1889-CC Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU Details--Filed Rims (PCGS).

1889-CC Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU Details--Filed Rims (PCGS).，This sharply defined example retains nearly full mint luster and satiny medium gold surfaces. Wisps of pale rose iridescence are evident upon closer examination and enhance the appeal of this more affordable example. The 1889-CC is the first Carson City Mint double eagle struck since 1885, as that mint was closed for coinage operations from 1886 through 1888. Survivors from a mintage of 30,945 pieces are among the more available Carson City Mint twenties, many of which have been repatriated from foreign bank hoards in recent decades. Unlike many contemporary double eagles from the Philadelphia and San Francisco mints, however, most examples of the 1889-CC appear to have seen domestic circulation before being shipped overseas. The typical offering in todays market is for a circulated coin that grades EF or AU. In terms of detail the present example is at the Choice AU level and will appeal to budget-minded Liberty Head double eagle and Carson City Mint enthusiasts. The rim filing does not affect the denticles, stars, images, or other features of the coin and can be considered an advantage in a way, as it reduces the price.，From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. Earlier from Lester Merkins sale of April 1970, lot 796; via Stacks. Lot tag included.，