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1875-CC TEN DOLLARS OR EAGLE

PCGS No: 8673

Mintage:

Circulation strikes: 7,715
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

Notes:
The finest example graded by PCGS is a single AU-58.

Recent appearances:
PCGS AU-55.  Ex - Pullen and Hanks, August 28, 1978 - Bowers and Merena Galleries, "The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part IV Sale", November 20-21, 2000, Lot 716, illustrated, sold for $31,050.00

PCGS AU-53.  Ex - Bowers and Merena sale of the Stetson University collection, May 1993, Lot 2070 - Henry S. Lang collection - Bowers and Merena Galleries "The Rarities Sale", July 31, 2002, Lot 631, illustrated, sold for $20,700.00

PCGS AU-50.  Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Philadelphia 2000 Signature Sale", August 6-7, 2000, Lot 7339, illustrated, not sold

PCGS VF-30.  Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part III", May 21, 2001, Lot 270, illustrated, not sold

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service

 
 

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