 1871'CC' Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. Here is an incredible example of this coveted, rare issue. The obverse shows delicate orange-gold hues in the fields and a circular frame of teal blue through the stars and date. Well matched but deeper colors on the reverse, with the teal blue surrounding all the devices, and orange-gold to gray elsewhere. The strike is full and complete, with no signs of weakness on the thigh, claw or wing of the eagle. Close examination will discern some moderate hairlines, but the fields and devices are wonderfully free of all but the most minor bagmarks. Any collector who demands eye appeal and appreciates toning will understand the present coin, for these qualities are desired, but seldom found. For an 1871'CC', this is simply a stunning example.
Few are known that qualify in Uncirculated grades, and pieces grading Extremely Fine or About Uncirculated are the finest most collectors can obtain for their sets, with perhaps a half dozen or so known that qualify as Uncirculated of this date, the present example certainly one of the best two. PCGS has graded a single example as high as Mint State 64, next appears a single Mint State 62, one at PCGS, another at NGC at that grade level. A highlight of the current auction, and destined for the finest collection of Seated Half Dollars or Carson City issues.
Ex The David Queller Family Collection (Stack's, October 2002, lot 633).
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