1884-CC $5 MS(PCGS#8365)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1128

Grade

AU55

Price

9,600

Lot Description

1884-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 1-A, the only known dies. AU-55 (NGC). CAC. OH. This minimally circulated, nicely preserved example retains nearly full striking detail and ample semi-prooflike finish in the fields. It features vivid golden-yellow patina as well as strong technical quality and superior eye appeal for the assigned grade level. The 1884-CC is the final Carson City Mint half eagle struck prior to 1890, and it is scarce, with only 16,402 pieces produced. Survivors number only 250 to 300 coins in all grades (per Rusty Goe, August 2012), and with only a handful of Mint State pieces extant, this premium Choice AU from the Miller cabinet is sure to appeal to advanced bidders. Provenance: From the Larry H. Miller Collection. PCGS# 8365. NGC ID: 25XP. Click here for certification details from NGC.