1871-CC $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle PCGS VF25

1871-CC $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle PCGS VF25
PCGS # 8323
Grading Service PCGS
Grade VF25
Mint Location Carson City
Year 1871
Designation
Strike Business
Grade Add On NONE
1871-CC $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle PCGS VF25
1871-CC $5
SKU: 53057702
Offered here is an 1871-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle (With Motto) $5, certified PCGS VF25—an evocative second-year Carson City gold issue that bridges numismatic significance with Old West history. Struck in limited quantities at the legendary Nevada mint, this scarce date is coveted across CC gold, Liberty Head, and gold type collections alike. In VF25, the coin retains clear major details with even, honest circulation wear—exactly the kind of circulated character many collectors prefer for frontier-era gold.
Key highlights
Date and mint: 1871-CC (Carson City), With Motto type
Grade: PCGS VF25 (Very Fine 25), authenticated and accurately graded
Desirability: Scarce CC gold from the early years of the Carson City Mint; tough to locate in solid mid-circulated condition
Collector appeal: Essential for a Carson City gold set, Liberty Head Half Eagle set, or Western Americana/Old West themed collection
Historical context: Issued during the Reconstruction era and the height of Western expansion; most survivors saw heavy circulation and many were later melted, enhancing rarity today
Specifications
Denomination: Half Eagle ($5) Liberty Head, With Motto (introduced 1866)
Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper
Actual Gold Weight (AGW): 0.2419 troy oz
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Why this coin
A genuine Carson City rarity with enduring demand among advanced and new collectors alike
Strong value in a PCGS-certified, problem-free VF example, offering excellent eye appeal for the grade
Historically resonant piece from one of the most iconic U.S. mints
Secure this 1871-CC Half Eagle today—an authentic slice of Western history and a cornerstone coin for any serious U.S. gold collection.