1873-CC $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle PCGS XF45

This is a rare specimen, one that will be a source of great joy for its new owner. In an auction listing from 2019, Heritage writes, “A number of coins have been repatriated from overseas holdings in recent times to augment the supply for eager collectors. Examples in high grade are still rare, however, as most of the new discoveries show extensive bag marks from rough storage and transport.”

The 1873-CC ranks among the scarcer Nevada Mint double eagles, with just 22,410 pieces struck and an estimated 450 to 500 examples surviving in all grades. If you are putting together a set of Carson City Mint double eagles—don’t let this golden opportunity get away!

PCGS has graded 77 as XF45 with 235 finer. Collectors Universe prices this issue at $23,500.00 in XF45.

The Carson City Mint, where this rarity was produced in 1873. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.