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1554
1871
.
PCGS graded MS-60
. Mostly brilliant with a splash of
gold near the top of the obverse. Well defined throughout, a
few small marks are noted that might affect a finer grade rating.
Housed in an Old Green Holder. (
PCGS # 6966
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,600 - 1,700
R
ARE
1873-CC S
EATED
D
OLLAR
1555
1873-CC
.
PCGS graded EF-45
. The 1873-CC Seated dol-
lar is the rarest issue from the Carson City Mint and some
authorities have speculated that aside from the 1870-S, this
issue is the rarest Liberty Seated dollar. This issue was
struck just prior to issuance of the Trade dollar and it is
unclear whether the entire mintage of 2,300 was distrib-
uted or if some were melted. The cataloger of the Eliasberg
Sale stated that "In view of the rarity of the 1873-CC today,
it seems reasonable to suggest a net distribution of only
1,000 for these coins". Whatever the case may be, the
1873-CC is a serious rarity to be reckoned with and any col-
lector will need a lot of patience, dedication and a little luck
in finding a pleasing example. If you are looking, your hunt
will end here.
Light, natural patina enhances the unabraded surfaces of
this classic Carson City Seated dollar rarity. While some
light wear can be observed on the breasts, arm, legs and
head, the quality of this fantastic rarity seems to be some-
what above Choice XF in our minds. For an issue with a low
mintage of only 2,300 pieces, and immediate circulation of
that entire mintage, we note that this piece is surprisingly
free of hard abrasions and scratches. Faint luster is still
present, mostly on the reverse when the coin is tilted under
a light. The eagle was spared any hits and still retains some
frost in recessed areas. A significant opportunity for an
advanced collector to acquire both the rarest and most
famous Carson City-minted Seated dollar.
Pop 10; 20
finer
. (
PCGS # 6972
)
Estimated Value .................................... $30,000 - 35,000
Trade Dol l ars
1556
1874-CC
.
PCGS graded AU-55
. The 1874-CC is not the rar-
est CC-Mint Trade dollar, but circulated survivors are more diffi-
cult to locate than an original mintage of 1.3 million coins might
suggest. This untoned example displays light wear and a few
visible marks on the obverse, including one on Liberty's cheek,
and another in the field to the left of her head. (
PCGS # 7035
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,200 - 1,300
1557
1875
.
PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo.
CAC APPROVED.
ALargely brilliant with lightly frosted motifs and nicely reflective
fields. A whisper of natural patina is seen at indirect light
angles. A few minor handling marks and hairlines explain the
grade. One of just 700 Proofs struck for collectors.
Pop 20; 29
finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 87055
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,800 - 4,000
1558
1875-CC
.
PCGS graded UNC Details, Cleaning.
Type 1
Obverse, Type 2 Reverse. The luster is somewhat flat and there
are moderate hairlines on both sides. There are also some mod-
erate scrapes in the left obverse field, but elsewhere there are
few mentionable abrasions. The strike is sharp and well defined.
(
PCGS # 7038
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $550 - 600
