1883-CC $20 MS62 Certification #34739003, PCGS #8999

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Owner's Comments

1883-CC Double Eagle, MS62 Excellent Luster and Color The 1883-CC double eagle is generally available in most grades, but one look at the certified population figures reveals tremendous conditional rarity in MS62 and finer levels. We have previously handled only a dozen coins in MS62 or MS62+, including at least one reappearance of the same coin. Heritage has not offered a finer example since 2004, and we are not aware of a finer coin being offered at auction anywhere since 2009.This rare MS62 coin displays sharp detail and minimally abraded, satiny surfaces with vibrant cartwheel luster. Rich orange-gold color is especially pleasing. Population: 24 in 62 (1 in 62+), 4 finer (5/18).(Registry values: N4719) (NGC ID# 26BH, PCGS# 8999)

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1883-CC is one of the more common Carson City Mint Double Eagles, rarer than only the 1876-CC, 1890-CC, 1884-CC and 1875-CC. The 1883-CC is available in a wide range of grades from VF to average uncirculated. Better than Unc-60, the population thins out quickly and although choice mint state specimens are known, they are quite rare.

PCGS #

8999

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

34.00 millimeters

Weight

33.40 grams

Mintage

59962

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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Pop Lower

1381

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	1540	R-4.7	19 / 73	55 / 148
All Grades	102	R-7.9	15 / 73	67 / 148
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 73	1 / 148

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	1540
All Grades	102
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-4.7
All Grades	R-7.9
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	19 / 73
All Grades	15 / 73
60 or Better	1 / 73

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	55 / 148
All Grades	67 / 148
60 or Better	1 / 148

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS63 PCGS grade
1	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS62 PCGS grade
3	MS62 PCGS grade
3	MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS63 PCGS grade

#3 MS62 PCGS grade