1885-CC $20 AU53 Certification #05680168, PCGS #9004

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

This date ranks in the top third of all Carson City Mint Double Eagles in terms of overall rarity. It is only a little less rare as a date than the 1878-CC and 1879-CC but it is decidedly more "common" than either in high grade, i.e. AU or Unc. When available, the 1885-CC is typically EF although a number of VF specimens also exist. AU's are also seen from time to time but in full mint state the 1885-CC is definitely rare. I have seen a few Unc-60 specimens as well as a couple of choice Unc. examples but I have never seen or heard of a real gem.

PCGS #

9004

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

34.00 millimeters

Weight

33.40 grams

Mintage

9450

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

134

Pop Lower

157

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	393	R-6.2	8 / 73 TIE	24 / 148 TIE
All Grades	51	R-8.4	12 / 73 TIE	52 / 148 TIE
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	393
All Grades	51
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-6.2
All Grades	R-8.4
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	8 / 73 TIE
All Grades	12 / 73 TIE
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	24 / 148 TIE
All Grades	52 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 148

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS62 PCGS grade
2	MS62 PCGS grade	Goldbergs 2/2007:2553, $27,600 - Bowers & Merena 8/2007:1944 - William Porter Collection - Stack's/Bowers 8/18/2011:7778, $37,375 - Rusty Goe, sold privately in 8/2011 - Battle Born Collection - Stack’s 8/2012:11052, $57,500
2	MS62 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 3/2015:6109, $61,687.50
2	MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS63 PCGS grade

#2 MS62 PCGS grade

Goldbergs 2/2007:2553, $27,600 - Bowers & Merena 8/2007:1944 - William Porter Collection - Stack's/Bowers 8/18/2011:7778, $37,375 - Rusty Goe, sold privately in 8/2011 - Battle Born Collection - Stack’s 8/2012:11052, $57,500

#2 MS62 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 3/2015:6109, $61,687.50

#2 MS62 PCGS grade