1873-CC Trade dollar

Just as an FYI for Jim Sneddon or anyone else who collects and researches trade dollars. Harlan Berk's in Chicago has an 1873-CC, described as Wide CC; 3/3. AU50 cleaned.

http://www.harlanjberk.com/unitedstatesco/details.asp?inventorynumber=38798&title=Trade+Dollar&inventorygroup=us&linenum=2

Two Reverses for 1877-CC Dimes

In answer to the Drummer's question below, here are images of the two different reverse varieties of the 1877-CC dime---just follow the arrows.

Type Ones are scarcer than Type Twos, but both are considered common varieties.

"CC" DIME VARIETY HELP

I need a little help and I figured that someone from our C4OA might have the information I'm looking for. I am the owner of a nice 1877-CC seated dime (NGC MS-66) and I understand that there are two types of reverse dies for this date. I don't know which reverse type my example is. Can anyone explain to me how to identify the Type I and Type II reverses. Thanks for any and all help.

Spring 2009 Curry's Chronicle Deadline Approaching!

For all the C4OAers that read the blogsite:

As a reminder to those of you viewing the blogsite, the deadline for article and letter to the editor submissions for the spring 2008 issue of Curry's Chronicle is January 31, 2008.

We would love any and all additions to this wonderful publication, whether it’s a presentation of your laboring research, or just a comment directed toward the editor. Please present all submissions in the proper format, as stated in your most recent issue of the Curry’s Chronicle.

Thank you so much for all of you who have already submitted articles and letters to the editor for this edition of the “little journal that could.” We’re very pleased with the success of our club, and try to make that evident in every issue.

In the mean time, get to typing those articles! (And, don’t forget to enjoy the wonderful winter weather this season.)

-Maya

1873-CC WITHOUT ARROWS QUARTER SOLD

Hear Ye!, Hear Ye!,

One of the five-known 1873-CC Without Arrows Liberty Seated quarters (PCGS MS-63) just sold on the auction block on January 5, 2009 in Orlando Florida (hosted by Stack's). The lucky new owner shelled out a stunning $431,250.00, which includes the 15% buyers fee. This is, if I'm not mistaken, a record price for this date.

Alas, the new owner tis not I...so for second place, I hope it's someone I know or a fellow member of our C4OA. Check out our voting poll for predictions on prices realized. I voted in the $300,000 plus category, so I finally got one right!

CHRISTMAS PARTY AT SOUTHGATE

I just read the newest Southgate Coins weblog article about their Christmas party. The good folks at Southgate really know how to do a party right! Check it out.
Happy new year!!

BUT WAIT...THERE'S MORE...

The Americana Sale of January 12-14, 2009, New York City hosted by Stack's, is featuring a quartet of super "CC" silver coins.
1. 1871-CC dime (PCGS AU-50)
2. 1873-CC with arrows dime (NGC AU-55)
3. 1874-CC with arrows dime (PCGS AU-55) (CAC) Key Date
4. 1870-CC half dollar (PCGS AU-50)
All of a sudden, super "CC" *Top 25 coins are coming out of the woodwork. It'd be nice to keep them in our family.
Merry Christmas and a happy "CC" new year to all!
Stack's can be reached at 800 566-2580 or www.stacks.com or auction@stacks.com
*Top 25 from "Mint on Carson Street", Rusty Goe

'Twas the "CC" That Saved Christmas

'Twas the beginning of winter
And all through the land
All of the coin dealers
Wished bullion was banned.

No Panda Bears, no Maple leafs,
No Krugerrands or Eagles.
No Philharmonics or Kangaroos,
Because they’d be illegal.

The people would be saddened
And void of Christmas cheer
All searching for a replacement
For bullion held so dear.

But what could replace bullion
And hold their hearts anew?
Perhaps a little “CC” coin
Struck in silver, and gold, too!

Any humble collector knows
The Carson Mint provided much
With three separate silver dollars,
And a twenty-center as a nice touch!

In addition to those special ones,
There’s five, ten, and twenty dollar gold,
Then the quarter, dime, and half dollar
With strikes that are so bold.

Bullion lovers, do not despair
Your hobby is not quite dead
You just need a change of pace,
So why not buy a “CC” coin instead!

FAB "CC" COINS AT THE ORLANDO SALE

Greetings to all C4OA members and "CC" fans everywhere. Stack's is presenting the following fabulous "CC" coins at the upcoming Orlando Sale on January 5, 2009.
1. 1873-CC No Arrows Quarter (PCGS MS-63) One of only five known!
2. 1878-CC Half Dollar (PCGS MS-65) None graded finer by PCGS
3. 1893-CC Morgan Dollar (PCGS PR-65) Branch Mint Proof
4. 1873-CC No Arrows Half Dollar (PCGS MS-63) Closed 3 variety
5. 1870-CC Half Eagle (PCGS AU-50) CAC gold sticker
Stack's can be contacted at 800-566-2580 or www.stacks.com.
My hope is that some (if not all) of these treasures stay within our C4OA family.