1871-CC 50C MS(PCGS#6331)

February Premier Session 2018

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

78

Grade

VF30

Price

1,760

Lot Description

The Carson City mint opened for business in 1870, and all coins struck in the first few years are generally lower mintage and very scarce, due to extensive circulation--few collectors at the time saved any mint mark coinage. The 1871-CC saw a mintage of 153,950 pieces struck. Most went into commerce and the average piece is in the VF/XF range as here. The present piece has bold definition for the assigned grade, we would not balk if it was residing in a 40 holder. The surfaces are pleasing, free from distracting marks and the lilac-gray hued silver is quite lovely. PCGS 10, NGC 9. The last one sold in the 2015 FUN auction, realizing just under $2,000 and the current Collector's Universe value is listed at $2,250. They do not appear in auction regardless of grade with any real frequency, and if you are working on any Seated Half dollar set, or collection of CC-mint issues, odds are you need an example. Cert. Number 34635886 PCGS # 6331