1878-CC $20

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# 1878-CC Double Eagle Gold Coin. ## NGC MS-35 PL - A Rare Carson City Gold Treasure. This exquisite 1878-CC $20 Double Eagle represents a significant numismatic treasure from the legendary Carson City Mint, offering collectors a remarkable specimen of pre-1900 American gold coinage. Graded *NGC MS-35 Prooflike*, this coin exhibits exceptional visual appeal and historical significance. The Carson City Mint issues are among the most sought-after in 19th-century American gold coinage, with remarkably low mintage figures that make surviving specimens truly exceptional. This particular example features brilliant prooflike surfaces that showcase remarkable reflectivity and exceptional eye appeal, characteristic of only a small percentage of coins from this era. The NGC certification (No. 8523012002) provides additional assurance of the coin's authenticity and condition. Population statistics underscore the rarity of this piece, with only 450 coins graded at this level and a total population of just 12,500 across all grades. The prooflike designation further enhances its collectibility, representing a superior example of late 19th-century gold coinage. Numismatists and serious collectors will appreciate both its historical significance and remarkable state of preservation. Key Attributes: - Mint: Carson City (CC). - Denomination: $20 Double Eagle. - Metal: Gold. - Year: 1878. - Grade: NGC MS-35 PL. - Surfaces: Prooflike. - Estimated Price Guide Value: $850