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1878 $5 L
IBERTY
1961
1878
.
PCGS graded MS-65
. Well struck, mostly untoned
and intensely lustrous. We note some natural toning depos-
its on the reverse that attest to its originality. Although rela-
tively common as a date, this coin anything but common in
the Mint State grades. This gem fits nicely within the condi-
tion census for the issue.
Pop 3; 2 finer in 66.
(
PCGS #
8345
)
Estimated Value .................................... $10,000 - 11,000
1962
1879
.
NGC graded MS-64
. Well struck and virtually untoned.
The splendid surfaces are thoroughly frosted and keen-edged
with the noteworthy golden luster spiraling outward from the
centers. The devices were struck with the primary energy
required to impart the design to the outer areas around Liberty
as well as enough vigor by the dies to impart clear-cut centers
to the portrait and the eagle with its shield. This is a not well-
known trait of dates in the 1870s, often these are found less
than sharp and heavily bag marked.
Pop 22; 8 finer
. (
PCGS
# 8348
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,900 - 3,000
L
OVELY
1879-CC $5 L
IBERTY
1963
1879-CC
.
PCGS graded AU-55
. Traces of luster are still
visible on the deep honey-gold surfaces of this attractive
Carson City half eagle. Nicely struck with only light wear
from circulation on the highpoints of the design. From a
modest mintage of just 17,281 pieces, the vast majority of
which saw heavy commercial use in the West. The typical
condition for an 1879-CC half eagle is just VF to XF with an
occasional AU -- PCGS has registered just four pieces grad-
ing Mint State, with the finest of those MS-62. A pleasing
example of this conditionally elusive Carson City Mint half
eagle.
Pop 20; 24 finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 8349
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $6,500 - 7,000
1964
1880-S
.
PCGS graded MS-64+.
CAC APPROVED.
The
lightly marked honey-gold surfaces of this near-Gem example
show a few minor signs of contact, typical of the assigned
grade. The design elements are sharply detailed and eye appeal
is exceptional.
Pop 10; 2 finer in 65
. (
PCGS # 8353
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,300 - 1,400
1965
1881 88/88 VP-001
.
NGC graded MS-63
. Bright and lus-
trous with a few small scattered marks. Some black incrustation
is noted on the reverse.
Pop 3; 1 finer in 64
. (
PCGS #
8354
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $600 - 650
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