The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
Numismatic Rarity
Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
Relative Rarity By Type
Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
Relative Rarity By Series
Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection
2
AU55 PCGS grade
4
AU53 PCGS grade
National Gold Exchange 7/1997 - Superior 6/1998:2300, $12,650 - Doug Winter - Pinnacle Rarities - Old West Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:1348, $27,600
4
AU53 PCGS grade
4
AU53 PCGS grade
4
AU53 PCGS grade
4
AU53 PCGS grade
9
AU53 estimated grade
9
AU53 estimated grade
#1 AU58 PCGS grade
#2 AU55 PCGS grade
Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection
#2 AU55 PCGS grade
#4 AU53 PCGS grade
National Gold Exchange 7/1997 - Superior 6/1998:2300, $12,650 - Doug Winter - Pinnacle Rarities - Old West Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:1348, $27,600
#4 AU53 PCGS grade
#4 AU53 PCGS grade
#4 AU53 PCGS grade
#4 AU53 PCGS grade
#9 AU53 estimated grade
#9 AU53 estimated grade
David Akers (1975/88):
The 1877-CC has the third lowest mintage of any Eagle from the Carson City Mint. However, it is not as rare as the similar mintage 1878-CC nor its it quite as rare as the 1872-CC, 1873-CC, 1875-CC or 1876-CC. Instead, it compares more closely in overall rarity to the 1871-CC and 1874-CC. Like most CC Eagles of this decade, the typical 1877-CC is well worn and softly struck on the hair curls around Liberty's face. However, for some unknown reason, this date does appear more often in high grade than the earlier issues from this Mint and, in addition to a few choice EF's, there are several AU-Unc specimens known, including at least one in choice mint state.
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