Lot 704
1878-CC $5 Liberty. PCGS graded Fine-12. The 1878-CC five is one of the scarcest of all CC half eagles. The mintage of 9,054 pieces helps explain why, but most were simply worn out from use in the western United States. (PCGS Pop. Total of 66 in all grades, 9/24/11).Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $3,000