# 1879-CC Liberty Head Eagle Gold Coin

## PCGS VF45 - Rare Carson City Mint Issue

An exceptional 1879-CC $10 Gold Eagle representing one of the most elusive dates in the *Liberty Head* gold series. This remarkable coin was struck at the legendary Carson City Mint during a year of extremely limited production, with only 1,762 pieces originally minted.

The present specimen, graded PCGS VF45, exhibits the characteristic features typical of Carson City gold coinage from this era. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the coin displays moderate wear consistent with its grade, yet retains significant design details. The surfaces show the expected moderate abrasions common to CC-mint gold eagles of this period, with traces of original mint luster still visible in protected areas.

Rarity Highlights:

- Mintage: Extremely Low - Only 1,762 originally struck

- Survival Rate: Approximately 4 dozen known examples

- Mint Location: Carson City, Nevada

- Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

- Weight: 16.7g

- Diameter: 26.8mm

Numismatically significant, this coin represents a key rarity in the Liberty Head eagle series. With only 19 examples graded higher by PCGS, this piece offers collectors an opportunity to acquire a truly exceptional example of a critically important Carson City gold coin. A must-have for serious gold coin collectors and numismatic enthusiasts focused on rare 19th-century American coinage.

Provenance and Technical Details:

- PCGS Certification: #22033010

- Grade: VF45

- Edge: Reeded

- Estimated Market Value: $60,000