1891-CC $20 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $20 1850-1907

PCGS MS62

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PCGS MS62

PCGS #:: 9017

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 34.00 millimeters

Weight:: 33.40 grams

Mintage:: 5,000

Mint:: Carson City

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $156,000 • MS62 • 08-28-2022 • Heritage Auctions

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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.
All Grades	308	R-6.3	7 / 73	20 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	51	R-8.4	12 / 73 TIE	52 / 148 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 73	1 / 148

Survival Estimate
All Grades	308
60 or Better	51
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.3
60 or Better	R-8.4
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	7 / 73
60 or Better	12 / 73 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 73

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	20 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	52 / 148 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 148

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS62 PCGS grade	D.L. Hansen Collection
2	MS62 PCGS grade
2	MS62 PCGS grade
2	MS62 PCGS grade
6	MS62 estimated grade
6	MS61 PCGS grade
6	MS61 PCGS grade
6	MS61 PCGS grade
6	MS61 PCGS grade

#1 MS63 PCGS grade

#2 MS62 PCGS grade

D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 MS62 PCGS grade

#6 MS62 estimated grade

#6 MS61 PCGS grade

#6 MS61 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): In terms of population rarity, i.e. the total number of specimens known, the 1891-CC is the third rarest Carson City Mint Double Eagle after the 1870-CC and 1871-CC. It is more rare than the 1878-CC or 1879-CC except in high grade, and it is much rarer than the 1885-CC in any condition. The majority of 1891-CC Double Eagles are EF or AU and all of then are semi-prooflike or prooflike. In average uncirculated condition (MS-60), the 1891-CC is very rare and relatively few are known. There are several choice uncs in existence but I have never personally seen a gem specimen.