Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
853 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $3,400.00 |
1879-CC Capped CC (VAM-3). NGC MS-60.
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One of the famous keys that isn't terribly expensive in low grade, but quickly jumps into the high end of the market at UNC grades, MS-60 is hands-down the way to go if mint-state is a requirement on... |
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688 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $625.00 |
1879-CC CAPPED DIE (VAM-3). ANACS XF-45.
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The Blitzer Collection. VAM-3, the familiar "capped die". Much luster continues to roam the peripheral area, and occupies about a quarter of the reverse. Some light honey-gold patina touches the... |
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689 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $850.00 |
1879-CC CAPPED DIE. PCGS XF-45.
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The reverse seems fully AU, retaining well over half the original cartwheel effect, while sparkling luster races around the peripheral lettering of the obverse. Light grey overall, a narrow band of... |
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690 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $4,300.00 |
1879-CC CAPPED DIE (VAM-3). NGC MS-62.
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Exquisite, finely textured frost layers the entire coin and shows practically no blemishes, leading to a question as to why the assigned grade is so low (MS-62). While closer examination finds some... |
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678 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $575.00 |
1879-CC Capped Die. XF details/cleaned.
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Strong consideration could definitely be given the AU level, since both sides benefit from pronounced luster. Indeed, the eagle's breast feathers are mostly present, and Liberty's hair is fairly... |
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680 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $1,250.00 |
1879-CC CAPPED DIE. PCGS AU-50.
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Brash leaden patina mixes with underlying remnants of beige toning to produce an 1879-CC "capped die" of fairly memorable appearance. Despite the thick patina, virile luster forms a strong foundation... |
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