1890-CC $5 MS63 Certification #49952743, PCGS #8376

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

David Akers wrote accurately when he noted that Gem quality 1890-CC Half Eagles are "rather rare." In fact, any 1890-CC Half Eagle is extremely rare in grades above MS64. The most impressive example of this date is the PCGS MS66 that sold all the way back in 2004 in a Heritage auction for $66,125. That example has not re-appeared on the market since then, and it would easily carry into six figures today.

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1890-CC is scarce, but not rare, in all grades. As a date, the 1890-CC is a bit more scarce than the 1882-CC but it is easier to locate in strictly uncirculated condition than the 1882-CC. It is comparable overall to the 1892-CC and 1893-CC and much more rare than the 1891-CC. Although many known specimens are only VF or EF, AU and even strictly uncirculated specimens can be obtained. However, gem quality mint state pieces are rather rare.

PCGS #

8376

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

53800

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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841

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	675	R-5.6	45 / 106	153 / 218 TIE
All Grades	200	R-7.0	52 / 106 TIE	153 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	4	R-9.8	15 / 106 TIE	30 / 218 TIE

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	675
All Grades	200
60 or Better	4

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-5.6
All Grades	R-7.0
60 or Better	R-9.8

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	45 / 106
All Grades	52 / 106 TIE
60 or Better	15 / 106 TIE

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	153 / 218 TIE
All Grades	153 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 218 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 12/2004:6670, $66,125
2	MS65 PCGS grade	Douglas Winter, sold privately in 5/2002 - Battle Born Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:11016, $46,000
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade	Old West Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:1337, $9,775
3	MS64 PCGS grade	William Porter Collection - Stack's/Bowers 8/2011:9466, $10,350

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 12/2004:6670, $66,125

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

Douglas Winter, sold privately in 5/2002 - Battle Born Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:11016, $46,000

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

Old West Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:1337, $9,775

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

William Porter Collection - Stack's/Bowers 8/2011:9466, $10,350