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Lot 1713

1871-CC $20 Liberty. Signs of cleaning on both sides. A popular key date. With 17,387 minted, the 1871-CC is a well-regarded rarity in the series. These pieces circulated extensively, and most show wear and often damage or cleaning. Our grade is Sharpness of AU (PCGS # 8961) .

Historic note: It is unlikely that many CC-mint gold coins that got exported ever returned; most were likely melted for their gold content. Also, few of the original production have survived to this day, and the existence of even a single '71-CC example is strictly a matter of chance. Recall, too, that at the time these were issued, collecting by mintmark was not pursued within the numismatic community. Collectors were content to own a single example of each date, often purchased at the Mint.
Estimated Value $13,000 - 14,000.

 
Realized $15,525



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