1891-CC $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle PCGS MS62

Would you like to include a beautiful Carson City Mint gold piece in your collection? How about a mint state gold piece with the famous “CC” mint mark that won’t break the bank? Of all the half eagles produced at the famous Carson City Mint, the 1891-CC is the most common.

It is even more common than the lower mintage 1891 five from the Philadelphia Mint. However, due to the ever-growing popularity of Carson City Mint coins, the 1891-CC is typically priced higher. Writes David Akers, “The 1891-CC is available in a wide range of grades and there are many choice and even gem quality uncirculated pieces in existence.”

The Carson City Mint, where this great collectible was produced in 1891. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Here's an interesting aside for collectors: Did you know that the Liberty head half eagles were the only coin to be struck at every single U.S. mint? So, if you would like to put together a type set of Liberty head $5 half eagles, then a great project would be to acquire one of each minted in Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega, New Orleans, San Francisco, Carson City, and Denver.

Imagine putting together that unique set of seven coins from seven different mints. Wouldn't that be a great numismatic accomplishment? And the perfect Carson City example is within your reach, waiting for you to claim it as your own.