The 1891-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle represents a standout issue from the Carson City Mint during its final decade of gold coin production. PCGS has graded 281 as MS63 with 155 finer.
Struck in the year Nevada’s silver boom was waning but gold demand remained strong, this $5 piece bears the distinctive “CC” mintmark below the eagle on the reverse. Its surviving population reflects a relatively generous original mintage of 208,000 pieces, combined with modest commercial circulation in the sparsely populated West.
Numismatist David Akers notes that the 1891-CC is the most common Carson City mint $5 Liberty in all grades and the most frequently encountered date in Mint State. Many examples were preserved in bank vaults or returned from limited circulation, resulting in a higher-than-average survival rate for the series.
| Product ID | 556503 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1891 |
| Mint Mark | CC |
| Strike | MS |
| Grade | MS-63 |
| Variety | - |
| Precious Metal Weight | 0.24187 ozt Gold |
| Grading Agency | PCGS |
| Specification properties | No |
| Serial | 49850873 |
| Status | Active |
| Designation | - |
| Additional Info | - |
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