PCGS MS61
PCGS MS61
- PCGS #:
- 8349
- Designer:
- Christian Gobrecht
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 21.65 millimeters
- Weight:
- 8.36 grams
- Mintage:
- 17,281
- Mint:
- Carson City
- Metal:
- 90% Gold, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $69,000 • MS62 • 02-03-2011 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1879-CC $5
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 250 |
| 60 or Better | 3 |
| 65 or Better | |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-6.6 |
| 60 or Better | R-9.8 |
| 65 or Better | R-10.1 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 36 / 106 |
| 60 or Better | 14 / 106 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 106 |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 103 / 218 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 31 / 218 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 218 |
Condition Census What Is This?
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#1 MS62 PCGS grade
Heritage 10/2010:4801; - Heritage 2/2011:4474 - Rusty Goe, 2/2011 - Battle Born Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:11010, $37,375 |
| #1 MS62 PCGS grade |
| #3 MS61 PCGS grade |
| #3 MS61 PCGS grade |
| #6 MS60 PCGS grade |
#7 AU58 PCGS grade
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#7 AU58 PCGS grade
Old West Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:1331, $12,650 |
| #7 AU58 PCGS grade |
| #7 AU58 PCGS grade |
| #23 MS61 PCGS grade |
David Akers (1975/88):
Although not as rare as the earlier Half Eagles from the Mint, the 1879-CC is nevertheless scarce in all grades. Most known specimens are only Fine or VF, and EF or AU examples are very scarce. Stricly uncirculated examples are very rare and I have seen no more than a few such pieces, none in truly gem condition.