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1872-CC $5 AU58 NGC. Somewhat better struck than usual for this issue with the normally found weakne

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1872-CC $5 AU58 NGC. Somewhat better struck than usual for this issue with the normally found weakne
1872-CC $5 AU58 NGC. Somewhat better struck than usual for this issue with the normally found weakness in the centers, but well defined on the peripheral stars and lettering. Very lustrous with rich reddish tinted surfaces. There is minimal wear and the fields lack the typical deep marks seen on this issue. As of December 2002, this piece is tied with a single PCGS AU58 as the highest graded 1872-CC Half Eagle. This is a much rarer date than its original mintage figure of 16,980 pieces would suggest. There are an estimated 70-80 pieces known with just six to eight in About Uncirculated grades and none in Uncirculated. In higher grades, the 1872-CC is tied as the second rarest Carson City Half Eagle (along with the 1873-CC), and it is one of just two Half Eagles from this mint (the 1878-CC is the other) that remains unknown in Uncirculated condition. In the Bowers and Merena July 2002 sale, a PCGS AU50 example of this date sold for a robust $25,875. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with that pace, so we strongly recommend that you place a realistic proxy bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Premier carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions.