And One More: 1883-CC Double Eagle

A stab in the dark for me would be XF45. Otherwise, vet nice eye appeal, I'd love to have one of these.

VF35

any CC $20 piece is bad to the bone

A good question, actually. Why would I (or anyone) bother to post a coin and ask for opinions?

1. Bragging rights. If I get a nice coin I want to show it off.
2. Validation. CCF graders are usually accurate and insightful. Their responses may confirm whatever positive attributes the coin has, which can reinforce my own opinion. Sometimes posters point out defects that I overlook. In that case it's not good news but I'd prefer to know about any problems.
3. Education. CCF posters often provide information about a specific coin that I didn't know. Sometimes responses include historical context relevant to the coin, the mint, the manufacturing process, or economic factors that were in effect at the time.
4. Valuation. I've made prudent buying decisions and I've made bad deals. CCF feedback has helped me to tell the difference. I appreciate all the comments. It's been 18 years since my first CCF post and I hope to continue posting for as long as I stay active in numismatics.

Back to the original topic. This coin is graded AU-53, in an old ANACS holder. I don't think it has been significantly cleaned and eye appeal is strong. Contact marks are minimal for a CC double eagle. I'm satisfied I got a fair deal on this one.

Very nice.. Can't help you with grading, but I sure would love to have one.

ooooh! I'm late to the party, but that's a very nice Carson City. AU-53 is spot on.