1872-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 1-B. EF-40 (PCGS). Offered is a lovely EF 1872-CC half eagle, among the finest available to todays advanced gold collectors and Carson City Mint enthusiasts at this grade level. It is a wonderfully original coin displaying vivid pinkish-rose and warmer honey-gold colors. Traces of mint frost remain on surfaces that are exceptionally smooth and problem free. This is not a well struck issue, and while we note characteristic softness through the centers, there is also considerable sharpness of detail toward the borders. Both the quality and eye appeal are superior.<p>The 1872-CC (16,980 coins struck) is much rarer than the 1871-CC in all grades and is tied with the 1873-CC as the second rarest Carson City Mint half eagle in high grades after the 1878-CC. Unlike the 1870-CC, 1871-CC and 1873-CC, the 1872-CC is unknown in Mint State. As a premium quality EF survivor, the offered coin from the Fairmont Collection would make a fitting addition to another advanced numismatic cabinet. PCGS# 8326. NGC ID: 25WG. From the Fairmont Collection - Rhone Set.
