1873-CC $20 MS(PCGS#8968)

1873-CC $20 MS (PCGS#8968)

August 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: Desirable Key Date 1873-CC Double Eagle 1873-CC Liberty Head Double Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC. Uncommonly original in preservation for a lightly circulated survivor of this challenging issue, both sides are bathed in warm honey-gold patina. Plenty of bold to sharp striking detail remains throughout the design, and the persistent viewer will be further rewarded by wisps of original luster as the coin rotates under a light. Only some 22,410 double eagles made their way off the coin press at this famed Western facility in 1873, all of which entered local commercial channels where they served as the workhorse large denomination coin. Unlike most of their contemporaries from the other mints, only the barest minimum quantity of 1873-CC double eagles went overseas, which ultimately had the effect of drastically limiting the number of high grade survivors for later numismatists to enjoy. At most a dozen Mint State examples are known, making the 1873-CC $20 a major condition rarity. Of the remaining estimated 250 to 350 circulated specimens thought extant, the vast majority are at the lower end of grade scale, clustering primarily at the VF to EF-40 levels. This is a particularly appealing Choice EF specimen that represents an important find for the budget-conscious collector with an eye for quality. PCGS# 8968. NGC ID: 26AJ. Click here for certification details from PCGS.