Lot 1088
High Grade 1870-CC Half Dollar. PCGS graded AU-55. One of the rare "no drapery" varieties from die lapping to remove clash marks. The surfaces are a dark gray color, evenly distributed on both sides. A glass notes that there are hairlines in the fields, both from circulation and from an ancient cleaning. Long held in high regard as the first year of issue of this wild west mint, the sale of an 1870-CC carries abundant excitement. Mintages were low (54,617) and few survive in decent grade. How this one remained in nearly mint state will forever be a mystery, but here it is in all its glory. Bid accordingly.
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| Realized $27,600 |
