Lot 728
1873-CC Liberty Seated Half Dollar. No arrows. PCGS graded MS-64. Here is an extremely rare coin has a suspect mintage. Breen notes that 122,500 were struck early in the year of 1873, then the weight was changed and arrows added at the date, so many of these were melted. Somehow, this one escaped, not only escaped the rough and tumble times, but also the painful depression of 1873. Escaped and survived in pristine condition! The surfaces are snowy white with superb surfaces throughout. No signs of the usual annoying hairlines, just acres of mint fresh luster and the slightest hint of toning around a couple of the obverse stars and the arrow heads on the reverse. PCGS has graded 3 this high, with just 2 coins graded higher (both MS-66!) and NGC similar, with none graded as such, but one graded higher as MS-66 also.
Quite frankly, any specialist would do well to bid on this coin, it will be sold without reserve and presents a foremost opportunity to the advanced numismatist to purchase one of the top half dozen of this rare date to survive.
Estimated Value $35,000-UP.
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| Realized $23,000 |
