Lot 1440
1871-CC Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded AU-53. Want absolute proof that numerical grading can never be a substitute for a good pair of eyes and/or a thorough physical description? Compare this lot with that containing the PCGS AU55 1840 dollar. Are they 2 points apart? Is one almost choice and the other just plain choice? Decide for yourself. We will say this: the 1871-CC is a classic rarity, mintage just 1,376 coins all those years ago in the Wild West, and few reviewed by the experts. NGC's seen only 17 of them. PCGS has blessed 53 with dewdrops from Newport Beach. This is one of theirs. Tied with 2 other AU53s. Only 7 assigned higher numbers (only 1 Unc., a 63). That's pretty rare, huh? On this one, the strike's very satisfying, the fields are fairly clean, the rims are nice, and the color is a mixture of reflective gold and medium gray. There's a fine scratch down Liberty's long arm and another across her belly. Want the pure truth? This coin's more AU50 and that wonderful 1840 is AU58 with extraordinary appeal. But the experts hath spoken. Whatever you think, you will have to agree that this is a darn good coin that's far better than most of the scant survivors of that place in Carson City which still stands in red brick and mortar but whose glory days are now nothing but phantoms.
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