1871-CC $5 AU55 Certification #34155075, PCGS #8323

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1871-CC is rare in all grades but it is more often available than any of the other rare dates from this Mint between 1970 and 1878 except the 1874-CC. Almost all known specimens are well worn, Fine or VF being typical, and the 1871-CC ranked 11th in the series in rarity according to average grade. Strictly graded EF or AU specimens are very rare and I have seen only two examples that I would consider to be uncirculated.

Ron Guth

A fresh analysis of the 1871-CC Half Eagle shows a coin with one of the highest certified populations in the 1867-1877 period. Among the CC issues from the 1870s, the 1871-CC and the 1874-CC are the least rare, with virtually identical populations. The 1871-CC Half Eagle is seen most frequently in XF45. AU examples are quite scarce and Mint State examples are exceedingly rare. At this level, not much has changed since Akers recorded his observations for this date in the 1970s. Overlall, this is one of the most desirable and popular dates from this era.

PCGS #

8323

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

20770

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

141

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	150	R-7.5	31 / 106 TIE	79 / 218 TIE
All Grades	2	R-9.9	7 / 106 TIE	13 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 106	1 / 218

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	150
All Grades	2
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-7.5
All Grades	R-9.9
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	31 / 106 TIE
All Grades	7 / 106 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 106

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	79 / 218 TIE
All Grades	13 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 218

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS62 PCGS grade
1	MS62 estimated grade	Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries (Jeff Garrett) - Gulfcoast Rare Coins - Heritage 7/1997:7686 - Heritage Rare Coin Galleries - Kingswood 6/1998:676 - Jason Carter and Chris Napolitano - Spectrum Numismatics and Kevin Lipton, 7/1999 - Doug Winter - Nevada Collection - Battle Born Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:11002, $63,250
3	MS61 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2013:4528, $48,468.75
4	AU58 PCGS grade
4	AU58 PCGS grade

#1 MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS62 estimated grade

Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries (Jeff Garrett) - Gulfcoast Rare Coins - Heritage 7/1997:7686 - Heritage Rare Coin Galleries - Kingswood 6/1998:676 - Jason Carter and Chris Napolitano - Spectrum Numismatics and Kevin Lipton, 7/1999 - Doug Winter - Nevada Collection - Battle Born Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:11002, $63,250

#3 MS61 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2013:4528, $48,468.75

#4 AU58 PCGS grade