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XF45 NGC (# 4518077002)

CDN/CPG® VALUE: $3,500

ESTIMATE: $2,200

MIN. BID W/O BP: $1,700

CONDITION NOTES: Honey-gold with some dark patina on higher points, strong strike, no serious blemishes

COMMENTS: The 1883 Carson City Double Eagle has a fairly high rate of survival (approximately 1,000 extant), considering that only 59,962 pieces were released. Some of this population was returned from the European bank hoards. Nonetheless, with its origin at the celebrated Carson City Mint, it is one of the more desirable Double Eagles. (Image) (image2)

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VF35 PCGS (# 31878820)

CDN/CPG® VALUE: $2,940

ESTIMATE: $1,900

MIN. BID W/O BP: $1,500

CONDITION NOTES: Briliant semi-reflective surfaces on both sides with attractive pinkish hue around year and in a few other places on both sides, wear justifies the VF35 grade, but for overall beauty and appearance, this piece is more desirable than many in higher Circulated grades

COMMENTS: The 1883 Carson City Double Eagle has a fairly high rate of survival (approximately 1,000 extant), considering that only 59,962 pieces were released. Some of this population was returned from the European bank hoards. Nonetheless, with its origin at the celebrated Carson City Mint, it is one of the more desirable Double Eagles. (Image) (image2)

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VF30 NGC (# 4444827006)

CDN/CPG® VALUE: $2,880

ESTIMATE: $1,800

MIN. BID W/O BP: $1,400

CONDITION NOTES: Classic deep gold tone and typical wear of Carson City Double Eagle that circulated on the frontier, some black spots on reverse, an affordable example of the 1883-CC

COMMENTS: The 1883 Carson City Double Eagle has a fairly high rate of survival (approximately 1,000 extant), considering that only 59,962 pieces were released. Some of this population was returned from the European bank hoards. Nonetheless, with its origin at the celebrated Carson City Mint, it is one of the more desirable Double Eagles. (Image) (image2)

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AU53 PCGS (# 82488942)

CDN/CPG® VALUE: $3,750

ESTIMATE: $2,500

MIN. BID W/O BP: $2,000

CONDITION NOTES: Overall honey-gold surface with hint of rose tone in places and slightly dark patina on high points, some wear and scattered blemishes

COMMENTS: 81,139 Double Eagles were struck at the Carson City Mint in 1884, but were later melted. Of the pieces known today, most show circulation evidence to varying degrees. (Image) (image2)

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XF45 PCGS (# 24302179)

CDN/CPG® VALUE: $3,310

ESTIMATE: $2,100

MIN. BID W/O BP: $1,600

CONDITION NOTES: Brilliant semi-reflective surfaces on both sides, strong strike, tiny blemishes and dark spot on obverse at base of bust, but appearance that transcends its XF45 grade

COMMENTS: 81,139 Double Eagles were struck at the Carson City Mint in 1884, but were later melted. Of the pieces known today, most show circulation evidence to varying degrees. (Image) (image2)

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VF25 PCGS (# 37821993)

CDN/CPG® VALUE: $2,940

ESTIMATE: $2,000

MIN. BID W/O BP: $1,600

CONDITION NOTES: Classic deep gold tone and typical wear of Carson City Double Eagle that circulated on the frontier, an affordable example of the 1884-CC

COMMENTS: 81,139 Double Eagles were struck at the Carson City Mint in 1884, but were later melted. Of the pieces known today, most show circulation evidence to varying degrees. (Image) (image2)

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XF45 NGC (# 4630990023)

CDN/CPG® VALUE: $4,250

ESTIMATE: $2,800

MIN. BID W/O BP: $2,200

CONDITION NOTES: Beautiful satiny rose-gold luster, tiny spot on face and a few negligible marks, but overall an extremely attractive example of the historic 1889-CC

COMMENTS: Following the election of Grover Cleveland in 1884, his anti-silver administration suspended all coin mintage at Carson City. After Benjamin Harrison’s election, Carson City began minting silver and gold coins again in 1889. Of the 30,945 1889-CCs released, numismatic experts estimate the 4% to 5% survive (Goe). (Image) (image2)

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AU53 NGC (# 4000921003)

CDN/CPG® VALUE: $3,620

ESTIMATE: $2,400

MIN. BID W/O BP: $1,900

CONDITION NOTES: Brilliant semi-reflective rose-gold surfaces, although there is slight wear as is to be expected in the AU53 grade, the marks are scatered and negligible, wonderful eye appeal

COMMENTS: In 1890 a relatively large number of Double Eagles were minted at Carson City -- 91,209, the fourth highest total for all years. It is no secret that a large portion of the surviving pieces -- approximately 3,300-3,600 (Goe) -- are in excellent condition, since many came from the European bank hoards, including virtually all of the About Circulated and Mint State coins. (Image) (image2)

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AU53 NGC (# 4244376003)

CDN/CPG® VALUE: $3,620

ESTIMATE: $2,400

MIN. BID W/O BP: $1,900

CONDITION NOTES: Beautiful luster with small areas of dark patina, somewhat noticeable bearclaw” mark on cheek, nonetheless an attractive About Uncirculated piece

COMMENTS: In 1890 a relatively large number of Double Eagles were minted at Carson City -- 91,209, the fourth highest total for all years. It is no secret that a large portion of the surviving pieces -- approximately 3,300-3,600 (Goe) -- are in excellent condition, since many came from the European bank hoards, including virtually all of the About Circulated and Mint State coins. (Image) (image2)

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AU50 NGC (# 1884390006)

CDN/CPG® VALUE: $3,310

ESTIMATE: $2,100

MIN. BID W/O BP: $1,600

CONDITION NOTES: Honey-gold with dark patina on high points, some dark spots on cheek and scattered marks, but a solid AU50 example of this desirable Carson City Double Eagle

COMMENTS: In 1890 a relatively large number of Double Eagles were minted at Carson City -- 91,209, the fourth highest total for all years. It is no secret that a large portion of the surviving pieces -- approximately 3,300-3,600 (Goe) -- are in excellent condition, since many came from the European bank hoards, including virtually all of the About Circulated and Mint State coins. (Image) (image2)

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XF45 NGC (# 3644022006)

CDN/CPG® VALUE: $3,120

ESTIMATE: $2,000

MIN. BID W/O BP: $1,600

CONDITION NOTES: Brilliant semi-reflective luster with hints of rose-gold, sharp strike, slight wear and scattered marks make this an XF45 grade, but the brilliance of this coin deserves attention

COMMENTS: In 1890 a relatively large number of Double Eagles were minted at Carson City -- 91,209, the fourth highest total for all years. It is no secret that a large portion of the surviving pieces -- approximately 3,300-3,600 (Goe) -- are in excellent condition, since many came from the European bank hoards, including virtually all of the About Circulated and Mint State coins. (Image) (image2)

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