1890-CC $5 MS(PCGS#8376)

June 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2377

Grade

MS62+

Price

4,680

Lot Description

Richly frosted surfaces are further adorned with warm honey-orange and rose-gold colors. Both sides are boldly struck with an attractively original appearance. The 1890-CC is the first Carson City Mint half eagle produced since 1884 and, while it is one of the more readily obtainable issues in this mintmarked series, Mint State survivors are scarce when viewed in the wider context of U.S. numismatics. Premium quality survivors such as the present MS-62+ are actually quite rare from a market availability standpoint, such is the strong following that Carson City Mint coinage enjoys among advanced collectors. A significant find for the specialist, and a coin that is sure to see spirited competition between bidders.