1879-CC $5 AU55 Certification #45965820, PCGS #8349

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Expert Comments

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.

PCGS #

8349

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

17281

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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185

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	250	R-6.6	36 / 106	103 / 218 TIE
All Grades	3	R-9.8	14 / 106 TIE	31 / 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	250
All Grades	3
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-6.6
All Grades	R-9.8
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	36 / 106
All Grades	14 / 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	103 / 218 TIE
All Grades	31 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 218

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
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

#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

#6 MS60 PCGS grade