1882-CC $5 VF35 Certification #36788662, PCGS #8359

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1882-CC is the most common Half Eagle from this Mint prior to 1891, and it is not particularly hard to locate in EF condition or less. Almost Uncirculated specimens, however, are very scarce and strictly uncirculated coins are quite rare.

PCGS #

8359

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

82817

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

487

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

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	525	R-5.9	43 / 106	145 / 218 TIE
All Grades	20	R-9.1	30 / 106 TIE	116 / 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	525
All Grades	20
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-5.9
All Grades	R-9.1
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	43 / 106
All Grades	30 / 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	145 / 218 TIE
All Grades	116 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 218

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS62+ PCGS grade
2	MS62 PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 5/2018:721, $18,213 - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	MS62 PCGS grade
2	MS62 PCGS grade	American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:1334, $32,200 - Rusty Goe, 8/2006 - Battle Born Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:11013, $13,800
2	MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS62+ PCGS grade

#2 MS62 PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 5/2018:721, $18,213 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 MS62 PCGS grade

American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:1334, $32,200 - Rusty Goe, 8/2006 - Battle Born Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:11013, $13,800

#2 MS62 PCGS grade