1891-CC $5

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# 1891-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle $5 Gold Coin. ## PCGS MS-63 - A Choice Carson City Gold Rarity. An exceptional Carson City Mint half eagle representing the final years of this legendary numismatic institution. This 1891-CC Liberty Head $5 gold coin exemplifies the craftsmanship of the Christian Gobrecht design, struck during a pivotal moment in American coinage history. Graded PCGS MS-63, this specimen offers remarkable preservation for a Carson City gold coin. The mintage of 208,000 pieces makes this date more obtainable compared to other CC-mint issues, yet it remains highly desirable among collectors. The coin displays lustrous golden surfaces with minimal marks, typical of a choice uncirculated example from this renowned mint. The Carson City Mint specimens are perennially popular among numismatists, with this particular piece representing the second most common half eagle from the mint's limited production run. Composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, the coin weighs 8.36 grams and features the classic reeded edge characteristic of U.S. gold coinage of the era. With only 279 total coins graded by PCGS, this example sits comfortably in the upper population tiers. Provenance and Technical Details: - *Mint:* Carson City (CC). - *Designer:* Christian Gobrecht. - *PCGS Certification:* 49465216. - *Grade:* MS-63. - *Composition:* 90% Gold, 10% Copper. - *Weight:* 8.36g. - *Diameter:* 21.65mm. A must-have for serious collectors of Western mint gold coins or Carson City numismatics.