Newly Discovered 1876-CC Half Eagle, Now Certified by NGC, Stars in Spink Sale

A spectacular 1876-CC Liberty Half Eagle certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is featured in its own special sale being held by Spink in London. Online bidding for the E Pluribus Unum e-Auction is now open and ends December 14, 2020.

1876-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle graded NGC MS 62 Click images to enlarge.

More than a week before the auction, the recently discovered 1876-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle graded NGC MS 62 had already surpassed its estimate of $30,000 to $40,000 USD. The key date rarity is one of only 6,887 pieces struck, the lowest yearly mintage for any $5 coin from the storied Carson City Mint.

This example is one of only three certified in Mint State and the second finest of its kind. Most 1876-CC Half Eagles are well-circulated and poorly preserved.

Spink is also holding a World Gold Coins e-Auction on December 14, 2020. NGC-certified rarities in this sale include:

• a Switzerland 1925B Gold 100 Francs graded NGC AU Details that has an estimate of £6,000 to £8,000 (about $8,100 to $10,800 USD)
• an England 1653 Commonwealth Gold Double Crown graded NGC MS 61 that has an estimate of £4,000 to £6,000 (about $5,400 to $8,100 USD)
• a Great Britain 1911 5 Sovereign graded NGC Proof Details that has an estimate of £4,000 to £5,000 (about $5,400 to $6,800 USD)
• a Great Britain 1937 5 Sovereign graded NGC PF 61 that has an estimate of £3,000 to £4,000 (about $4,100 to $5,400 USD)
• a Great Britain 1820 Sovereign graded NGC MS 60 that has an estimate of £2,000 to £2,500 (about $2,700 to $3,400 USD)

All estimates provided by the auction house.