1889-CC $20 MS61 Certification #09865676, PCGS #9011

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Owner's Comments

Allen Rowe - Northern Nevada Coin

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1889-CC is neither one of the rarest issues from the Carson City Mint nor is it one of the most common. It is right in the middle of the pack, similar overall to the 1877-CC, 1882-CC and 1892-CC. When available, the 1889-CC can be in any grade from VF to AU and average quality uncs, while certainly very scarce, are also seen from time to time. Choice mint state specimens are rare and gems are very rare.

Ron Guth

It's time (2016) to take another look at the 1889-CC $20. The PCGS Population Report shows totals for all of the CC-Mint Liberty Head Double Eagles. Where once the 1889-CC was considered "middle of the pack" in terms of overall rarity, it is now considered one of the most common dates among the CC Twenties -- the "most common" spot is now shared with the 1876-CC, the 1889-CC, and the 1890-CC. The 1884-CC and the 1875-CC come close, but most of the other CC-Mint Twenties have considerably smaller populations.

As plentiful as the 1889-CC may be, it is difficult to find nice ones. Most Mint State 1889-CC's are low-end Uncs., usually no better than MS62. PCGS has certified a small number of MS63 examples, but only a single MS64. The key to collecting this date is to seek examples that are as free of bagmarks as possible.

PCGS #

9011

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

34.00 millimeters

Weight

33.40 grams

Mintage

30945

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

698

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	1060	R-4.9	13 / 73 TIE	40 / 148 TIE
All Grades	197	R-7.0	16 / 73	72 / 148
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	1060
All Grades	197
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-7.0
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	16 / 73
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	72 / 148
60 or Better	1 / 148

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade	D.L. Hansen Collection
2	MS63 PCGS grade	Heritage 2/2011:4656, $27,600
2	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

Heritage 2/2011:4656, $27,600

#2 MS63 PCGS grade