1891-CC Gold Half Eagles Liberty Head CACG MS 64 CAC

1891-CC $5 Liberty Head Gold Half Eagle – CACG MS64 – Top Pop – POP 1 – Carson City Gold

Offered here is an exceptional 1891-CC Liberty Head $5 Gold Half Eagle, graded MS64 by CAC Grading. Struck at the legendary Carson City Mint, this coin represents a premium-quality example of one of the most desirable branches of U.S. gold coinage.

Top Population at CACG – Population 1, with no other examples graded at this level and none finer at this service. This places the coin at the pinnacle of CACG-certified examples, making it especially attractive for registry collectors and those seeking elite-level rarity.

The 1891-CC issue carries a limited mintage of just 208,000 pieces, and Carson City gold coins are widely collected for their Old West history and limited survival in higher Mint State grades. Examples approaching Gem quality, such as this MS64, are significantly more difficult to obtain.

Graded MS64, this coin offers strong original mint luster with rich golden color and excellent overall eye appeal. The surfaces are well-preserved with only minor contact marks visible under close inspection. The strike is sharp, with impressive detail throughout Liberty’s portrait and the reverse eagle.

Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the obverse features Liberty wearing a coronet surrounded by thirteen stars, while the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield, arrows, and olive branch. The coin is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, with an actual gold weight of approximately 0.2419 troy ounces.

Carson City Half Eagles remain among the most desirable in all of U.S. numismatics, combining scarcity, history, and enduring collector demand. High-grade examples with Top Pop CACG status are especially difficult to locate and offer strong long-term appeal.

An outstanding opportunity to acquire a POP 1 CACG Carson City gold coin at the top of the population.

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