Lot 1525
The Extremely Rare 1870-CC $10 Gold PCGS Graded EF 40. PCGS graded EF-40. One of the key dates to the series, the 1870-CC remains extremely rare in every grade. The finest graded by both NGC and PCGS is only AU 50, and there aren't many coins that have been graded as high as EF 40. The Carson City Mint opened its doors for regular coinage in 1870. During that year, 5,908 eagles were struck. Of these, perhaps 30 are known today, which is the upper end of the estimate provided in the Harry Bass sale. This particular coin is one of the better ones known, with most seen in the lower ranges of Very Fine at best. Clean surfaces for the grade, most CC coinage is notoriously bagmarked, perhaps even cratered by circulation, not so here as the surfaces are smooth and pleasing in every way. A foremost opportunity for the specialist.
The recent PCGS Population Report notes that only 7 have been graded this high, with a scant 3 graded higher, again, the best reported is AU 50.
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| Realized $18,400 |
