1879-CC $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle PCGS XF45 (CAC)

With a mintage of only 17,281, this is a scare piece that is perfect for the Carson City gold enthusiast. PCGS has graded 19 as XF45 with 86 finer. Collectors Universe gives this issue a price of $7,500.00 in XF45. In CAC, there are 5 in XF45 with 24 finer. CAC prices the 1879-CC $5 at $7,500.00 in XF45.

Did you ever think about putting together a type set collection of Liberty Head half eagles? Please see below for details. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Here’s an exciting collecting option to consider. The Liberty Head half eagles were the only US coins to be produced at every one of our mints. How about considering creating a type set of these $5 gold pieces? It would be fun and interesting to take the time to put together a set of Liberty Head half eagles by acquiring one each that was produced in Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega, New Orleans, San Francisco, Carson City, and Denver. Imagine putting together that special set of seven gold coins from those seven historic US mints. Wouldn’t that be a rewarding achievement? And the perfect piece from the Carson City Mint is being offered by AUCM, waiting for you to claim as your own.