1876-CC $5

1876-CC half eagle

Drummer, with the lowest mintage of the CC half eagles how long did it take you to find this date? In viewing your collection the fun of this great club is I get to pick your brain on my favorite coins. The half eagle was such a workhorse denomination that I am really surprised that as many survived as they did. This is an R-5 coin with a total of 55-65 coins known.

Loosechange

Hi Loosechange

I certainly don't mind my brain getting "picked" at all - when it comes to one of our favorite subjects in the world!

My 1876-CC $5 was secured for me by the world's foremost expert on Carson City coins.. the one...the only (drum roll please ***************************** Boom...Crash! Rusty Goe!!!
I purchased it from him in May of 2004.

The coin would've certainly graded higher if not for a noticable scratch over the face of Ms. Liberty on the obverse. The coin was discounted because of that. The reverse looks (and is) in the AU range for sure. Over-all, this coin is a nice match to my collection and is certainly a truly scarce coin in any and all grade levels.

the drummer