1873-CC Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU Details--Cleaning (PCGS).An appealing example with sharp detail and traces of remaining Mint luster. The slightly muted complexion and faint hairlines in the fields indicate an old, light cleaning. The surfaces remain otherwise free of distracting marks. <p>Only 22,410 double eagles made their way off the coin press at the famed Western facility, all of which entering local commercial channels where they served as the workhorse large denomination coin. Unlike most of their contemporaries from the other mints, only a paltry quantity of 1873-CC double eagles went overseas, which ultimately limited the number of high grade survivors for later numismatists to enjoy. Just about a dozen Mint State examples are known, making the 1873-CC $20 a major condition rarity. Of the remaining estimated 250 to 350 circulated specimens thought extant, the vast majority are at the lower end of grade scale, clustering primarily at the VF and EF levels. An appealing Almost Uncirculated specimen represents an important find for the budget-conscious collector with an eye for quality.PCGS# 8968. NGC ID: 26AJ.
