1872-CC $5 VG08 PCGS CAC

Third Rarest Carson City Half Eagle and one of the most beautiful circulated Carson City Half Eagle. Struck during the formative years of the Carson City Mint, the 1872-CC Half Eagle is one of the more scarcer and most desirable issues in the Liberty Head half eagle series. With a modest mintage of just 16,980 pieces and an estimated 92 survivors known today, it is a true rarity in any grade, while CAC-approved examples are especially elusive as most reside in tightly held advanced collections. It is This wholesome VG8 PCGS CAC example displays attractive honey-gold surfaces with pleasing originality, even wear, and smooth fields that are notably cleaner than expected for the grade. The coin surprisingly pops in hand. The remaining design elements are well defined, and the overall quality and eye appeal are superior, making this an exceptionally attractive circulated representative of this coveted Carson City issue. Produced during the height of the Comstock Lode era, Carson City gold continues to enjoy growing demand among collectors and investors alike. The last CAC-approved VG08 example sold for $5,500 in 04/23 which was this exact example. A handsome and increasingly difficult Carson City rarity. Phenomenal Color. Housed in a Gen 4.0 with no barcode( 1998-2002)