1882-CC $10 MS(PCGS#8696)

1882-CC $10 MS (PCGS#8696)

Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Lot Description: An appealing, very sharp survivor of this challenging Carson City Mint ten-dollar eagle issue. Nearly full detail remains and when combined with abundant luster and bright frosty to semi-prooflike surfaces, one can easily agree with NGC's AU-58 assessment for this coin. The texture is a tad glossy, but rich color in deep honey-orange further enhances the eye appeal.<p>Production of ten-dollar gold eagles at the Carson City Mint dropped off markedly in 1882 compared to 1880 and 1881. Only 6,764 coins were struck, all of which were delivered by the coiner in September. Although virtually the entire mintage of the 1882-CC circulated in the American West, some worn examples may have found their way overseas later in bulk shipments of U.S. gold coins as part of international transactions. Curiously for an issue that saw such extensive commercial use, the 1882-CC has an above average rate of survival with Rusty Goe (2020) estimating that as many as 190 pieces are extant in all grades. Q. David Bowers (2012) takes a similar approach with an estimate of 125 to 175 survivors. Both authors agree regarding the extreme rarity of this issue in Mint State. With only four or five Uncirculated coins accounted for (again, per Rusty Goe), this NGC AU-58 represents a significant find in today's competitive numismatic market.