1876-CC $20 MS61 Certification #25253115, PCGS #8977

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Owner's Comments

Frosty Western Gold Piece 1876-CC $20 MS61 PCGS. Variety 3-A. Die attribution markers include the 1 in the date over a dentil, the 7 centered over the space between dentils, and the right edge of the second C in the mintmark aligned with the left edge of the second T in TWENTY. The 1876-CC double eagle is a plentiful Type Two Carson City issue, the last of this design. Bright mint frost shines from surfaces that show superficial grazes and small abrasions, with yellow-gold color throughout. Most design elements are sharp, the forecurls and reverse stars being a couple of exceptions. Considerably finer than the typical AU survivor. From The "So Cal" Collection. (Registry values: N4719) (NGC ID# 26AW, PCGS# 8977)

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The mintage of the 1876-CC is a bit higher than the mintage of the 1875-CC but the 1876-CC is a slightly rarer date. In uncirculated condition it is much more rare than the 1875-CC but not as rare as the underrated 1874-CC. The 1876-CC is also more rare in Unc. than the 1883-CC, 1884-CC, 1889-CC, 1890-CC, 1892-CC and 1893-CC. As a date, the 1876-CC is relatively available in VF, EF, or AU condition. Average quality uncs are scarce but do appear from time to time. In choice Unc., the 1876-CC is very scarce and in gem condition it is rare, but certainly not unknown.

PCGS #

8977

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

34.00 millimeters

Weight

33.40 grams

Mintage

138441

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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2212

Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate 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.
65 or Better	3550	R-4.2	18 / 31 TIE	80 / 148 TIE
All Grades	325	R-6.3	22 / 31 TIE	78 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 31	1 / 148

Survival Estimate 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.
65 or Better	3550
All Grades	325
60 or Better	0

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.
65 or Better	R-4.2
All Grades	R-6.3
60 or Better	R-10.1

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.
65 or Better	18 / 31 TIE
All Grades	22 / 31 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 31

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.
65 or Better	80 / 148 TIE
All Grades	78 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 148

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS63 estimated grade
2	MS62 PCGS grade	Minneapolis Gold and Silver - NSI, 5/2002 - Battle Born Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:11045, $21,850
2	MS62 PCGS grade
2	MS62 PCGS grade
2	MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS63 estimated grade

#2 MS62 PCGS grade

Minneapolis Gold and Silver - NSI, 5/2002 - Battle Born Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:11045, $21,850

#2 MS62 PCGS grade