1873 (CC) Liberty Head Double Eagle
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$138,000 MS63 09-25-2007 Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
Produced at the Carson City Mint, the 1873 (CC) Liberty Head Double Eagle is part of the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series. With a mintage of 22,410, this is an extremely rare issue — the lowest mintage among 5 mint variants, representing only less than 1% of total production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM surrounded by a glory of rays. The Coinage Act of 1873 reformed U.S. monetary policy, reinforcing the gold standard. The Carson City Mint operated from 1870 to 1893, striking coins from Comstock Lode silver and gold — among the most collected mintmarks in numismatics. S. numismatics. Estimated market value ranges from $7.9K to $190K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 33.4 grams, 34 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8968.
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