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1879-CC $1 Capped Die MS63 PCGS

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1879-CC $1 Capped Die MS63 PCGS
<B>1879-CC $1 Capped Die MS63 PCGS.</B></I> VAM-3. A Top 100 Variety. According to the Top 100 reference, the "Capped Die" is in fact a Medium CC over Small CC variety. The mint worker tried to cover his mistake (of selecting the wrong mintmark punch) by chipping away the remnants of the Small CC on the die. Of course, <I>any</B></I> Select Mint State 1879-CC dollar is desirable, since relatively few examples appeared in the GSA hoard. This is a lustrous and nicely struck representative with light autumn-gold and cream toning. The reverse is well preserved, and the cheek has only moderate contact.<BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> George T. Morgan<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)