1882-CC Liberty Head Eagle. Winter 2-A. Misplaced Date. MS-60 (PCGS).

Offered is one of a small handful of Mint State 1882-CC eagles available to today's collectors. It is a sharply struck, fully lustrous example with modest semi-reflective qualities evident in the fields. Attractively original in warm honey-rose color, a lack of singularly distracting marks enhances this coin's appeal. Production of eagles at the Carson City Mint dropped off markedly in 1882 compared to 1880 and 1881. Only 6,764 coins were struck, all of which were delivered by the coiner in September. Although virtually the entire mintage of the 1882-CC circulated in the American West, some examples seem to have found their way overseas in bulk shipments of U.S. gold coins as part of international transactions. Curiously for an issue that saw such extensive commercial use, the 1882-CC has an above average rate of survival with Rusty Goe (2020) estimating that as many as 190 pieces are extant in all grades. Regarding only Mint State survivors, however, the author's estimate dwindles to just four to five coins. This is only our third offering for the issue at the Uncirculated level in recent decades, a Condition Census specimen from the Fairmont Collection that is eagerly awaiting inclusion in another significant holding.

PCGS# 8696. NGC ID: 2663.

PCGS Population: 4; 3 finer (MS-63 finest).

From the Fairmont Collection-Hendricks Set.

Estimate: $ 25000