1877-CC $20 XF45 Certification #17264699, PCGS #8983

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In July 2006, American Numismatic Rarities offered a cancelled obverse die from an 1872-dated Double Eagle, speculating that it may have come from the Carson City Mint because of a "C" stamped on the shank. Two other Liberty Head $20 obverse dies have appeared on the market:

1877, attributed to the Carson City Mint, sold in 2002 for $23,000

1882, attributed to the San Francisco Mint, sold in 2001 for $20,700

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1877-CC ranks 11th out of 19 Carson City Mint Double Eagles in terms of overall rarity. It is rarer than the 1874-CC, 1875-CC or 1876-CC although it is not quite as difficult to find in Unc. as the 1874-CC. The majority of known 1877-CC twenties grade only VF or EF but AU examples are occasionally available. Most of the relatively few uncs around are bagmarked 60's and in choice mint state the 1877-CC is decidedly rare. In gem condition it is very rare and it is doubtful if more than a couple exist at that level.

PCGS #

8983

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

34.00 millimeters

Weight

33.40 grams

Mintage

42565

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

383

Pop Lower

253

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	1020	R-4.9	13 / 73 TIE	40 / 148 TIE
All Grades	42	R-8.6	10 / 73 TIE	47 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 73	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	1020
All Grades	42
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-4.9
All Grades	R-8.6
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	13 / 73 TIE
All Grades	10 / 73 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 73

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	40 / 148 TIE
All Grades	47 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 148

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS62 PCGS grade	Doug Winter, sold privately in 2/2002 - Battle Born Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:11046, $63,250 - Hansen Collection
1	MS62 PCGS grade	Kutasi Collection - Heritage 1/2007:3197, $32,200 - William Porter Collection - Stack's/Bowers 8/2011:7770, $41,687.50
1	MS62 PCGS grade	William Porter Collection - Stack's/Bowers 8/2011:7770, $41,687.50
1	MS62 PCGS grade	Renz Family Collection of $20 Gold Coins - Heritage 1/2017:6038, $64,625
1	MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS62 PCGS grade

Doug Winter, sold privately in 2/2002 - Battle Born Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:11046, $63,250 - Hansen Collection

#1 MS62 PCGS grade

Kutasi Collection - Heritage 1/2007:3197, $32,200 - William Porter Collection - Stack's/Bowers 8/2011:7770, $41,687.50

#1 MS62 PCGS grade

William Porter Collection - Stack's/Bowers 8/2011:7770, $41,687.50

#1 MS62 PCGS grade

Renz Family Collection of $20 Gold Coins - Heritage 1/2017:6038, $64,625

#1 MS62 PCGS grade