Mint State 1877-CC Double Eagle
Tied for Finest Certified at PCGS
1877-CC Liberty Double Eagle. Winter 1-A. MS-62 (PCGS).
Lustrous deep honey gold with orange and olive highlights, especially in the protected areas. Some deep gray toning is noted on the high points; this typically signifies long-time vault storage, perhaps from a lengthy stay in Europe. One of 42,565 examples of the date produced, with survivors from that production run typically found in EF or slightly finer. Far more rare in Mint State than its mintage intimates. The Winter reference notes: "This is a very scarce coin in Uncirculated with most of the known pieces grading Mint State-60. I have seen two that grade Mint State-62 and only one that, in my opinion, has claims to a higher grade." This comment was written in 2001, but evidently not much has changed in the ensuing 10 years. From the first year of Type III double eagle coinage with the reverse denomination now reading TWENTY DOLLARS. With MS-62 examples of the date about as fine as today's collecting community can hope for, setting your sights on the present coin seems highly advisable.
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