1891-CC $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coin PCGS AU58 (Fairmont Collection)
Product Description
Embark on a journey into the world of rare coins with the Fairmont Collection, a hidden hoard of Pre-33 US Gold Coins discovered in foreign vaults. Now, at BGASC, you can own the 1891-CC $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coin.
Highlights:
- Arrives in a protective plastic slab from the PCGS!
- Total mintage of 13,886 gold coins!
- Limited number of certified Fairmont Collection specimens!
- Contains .242 Troy oz of actual gold content.
- Bears a face value of $5 (USD) backed by the American government.
- Issued a grade of AU58 from the Professional Coin Grading Service.
- Lady Liberty is on the obverse field.
- Heraldic eagle is on the reverse side.
- Displays the CC mint mark for the Carson City Mint.
Your 1891-CC $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coin will be meticulously preserved in a PCGS protective plastic slab, ensuring the integrity of its AU58 grade. AU58 coins exhibit only faint hints of friction on their highest points and often retain medium to near-full luster.
Obverse
On the obverse side of the 1891-CC Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coin, you’ll find Lady Liberty in left-profile relief, adorned with a coronet crown and surrounded by 13 stars. Inscriptions read LIBERTY, and 1891.
Reverse
Flip the 1891-CC $5 Liberty Half Eagle Coin to discover Christian Gobrechts majestic heraldic eagle on the reverse. This eagle faces forward, proudly displaying the national shield on its chest while clenching arrows and an olive branch. Inscriptions include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, CC, and FIVE D.
History
These coins were expertly minted at the Carson City Mint, as evidenced by the enduring CC mint mark. This historic branch of the US Mint operated from 1870 to 1893, with a brief pause from 1886 to 1888. Today, the former mint building stands as the Nevada State Museum, Carson City.
Ordering
Should you have any inquiries about acquiring this iconic piece of American coinage history, don’t hesitate to reach out to the BGASC team at 888-992-4272. Our dedicated experts are also available through email or our convenient online chat feature.
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Specifications
Year | 1881 |
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Condition | AU58 |
Grading Service | PCGS |
Mint Mark | CC - Carson City |
Metals Purity | .900 |
Producer | US Mint |
Thickness | 1.59 mm |
Diameter | 21.6 mm |
Condition | Almost Uncirculated |
Denomination | $5 |
Designer (Obverse) | Christian Gobrecht |
Designer (Reverse) | Christian Gobrecht |
Edge Style | Reeded |
Product Series | Liberty Half Eagle |
Certificate of Authenticity | No |
Packaging | PCGS Plastic Slab |
Metal Content | .2418 Troy Ounce |
Shipping | Orders over $199 Ship Free |
Country | United States |
Mintage | 13,886 |