1876-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 1-A, the only known dies. VG-10 (PCGS). CAC. This attractive, well worn honey-gold example is enhanced by faint wisps of rose clinging to the devices. Well balanced in terms of remaining detail, both sides retain appreciable boldness of strike in the recessed areas of the design. This popular centennial year issue from the Carson City Mint is also scarce to rare in all grades, the mintage a scant 6,887 pieces. Most of the circulated survivors that we have handled over the years are significantly impaired, the present example a delightful exception.
