1870-CC TEN DOLLARS OR EAGLE
PCGS No: 8658
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 5,908
Proofs: 0
Designer: Christian
Gobrecht
Diameter: ±26.8
millimeters
Metal content:
Gold - 90%
Other - 10%
Weight: ±258 grains
(±16.7 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: "CC"
(for Carson City, Nevada) below the eagle on the reverse
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Notes:
The finest example graded by PCGS is a single AU-55.
Recent appearances:
NGC EF-45. Ex - J.J. Teaparty -
Henry S. Lang collection - Bowers and Merena Galleries "The Rarities
Sale", July 31, 2002, Lot 625, illustrated, sold for $26,450.00
Net EF-45, sharpness of AU-50. Ex - Bowers and Merena
Galleries, "The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part IV Sale",
November 20-21, 2000, Lot 696, illustrated, sold for $19,550.00 Purchased from Joe Flynn on
December 3, 1973
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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