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1873-CC $20 AU55 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:12,500.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1873-CC $20 AU55 NGC
<B>1873-CC $20 AU55 NGC.</B></I> Gold deposits peaked at approximately $5 million in 1873 at the Carson City Mint, according to Rusty Goe in his essential <I>The Mint on Carson Street. </B></I>The double eagle mintage decreased significantly, however, from the previous year, as most miners requested bars rather than coins. Many specimens of this issue display luster that it is inferior to most of the other CC-mint issues in the series. The yellow-gold surfaces of this Choice AU coin display delightful luster, unlike many specimens of the issue that show washed-out luster or, worse yet, have been cleaned, dipped, or otherwise treated. Much more cartwheel luster is evident than is usually observed for the issue. There are scattered contact marks consistent with the Choice AU grade that indicate a short stay in circulation, but this coin has considerable eye appeal overall, with a grade that appears to be on the conservative side. A premium coin that is sure to elicit active bidding. Population: 22 in 55, 62 finer (12/07).<BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> James B. Longacre<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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