1879-CC Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).Warm honey-gold patina blankets both sides, the surfaces brightening to more of a golden-yellow appearance as the coin dips into a light. Ample mint luster persists, the devices also retaining bold to sharp definition from a well executed strike. Despite our multiple offerings for this issue in the present sale, the 1879-CC is a scarce, low mintage Carson City Mint double eagle that represents a fleeting buying opportunity at all levels of preservation. This is a particularly attractive AU-50 that is sure to see spirited bidding among discerning Carson City Mint and/or double eagle enthusiasts.
