1872-CC Liberty Double Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).；A bold and inviting piece with plenty of lively satin to modestly semi-reflective luster remaining. The original finish is largely confined to the protected areas around the devices, and then again mostly those around the peripheries. Detail is universally sharp for an example of this early Carson City Mint gold issue, most survivors of which are more heavily worn and grade no finer than EF. Evenly toned in warm honey-orange, there is much to recommend this coin to the advanced gold collector or Carson City Mint specialist.<p>The 1872-CC is the third double eagle issue from this fabled Frontier era branch mint, the mintage a modest 26,900 pieces. In the first three years of coinage operations at the Carson City Mint -- 1870, 1871, and 1872 -- it seems that the gold coins were used regionally and, indeed, we suspect that the 1872-CC double eagle as an issue helped form the backbone of the economy in and around Carson City. Beginning in 1873, however, quantities of gold coins were more widely distributed, including in shipments sent to foreign banks. Today, the first three years across all three denominations -- $5, $10, and $20 -- are all true classics. Grades for surviving 1872-CC double eagles are often VF to EF. This lovely AU is exceptional and, considering the rarity of the issue is Mint State, it is sure to be of particular interest to quality conscious collectors.
