1842-C $5 Small Date AU58 PCGS. A very early die state ...

Description

Well Struck Borderline Uncirculated Small Date 1842-C Half Eagle

1842-C $5 Small Date AU58 PCGS. A very early die state without the familiar obverse rim cud at 12 o'clock; as a result, the detail is excellent for the issue with sharp definition at the centers and borders. The neck of the eagle has only a hint of weakness of strike. Very attractive and original with natural orange-gold and greenish color. There are no mentionable abrasions, other than a small mark on the rear of Liberty's neck. The ample remaining luster is somewhat prooflike, which is not a surprise given the low mintage. One of the finest known examples of this rare issue.
The 1842-C Small Date is the rarest half eagle from this Mint and the rarest collectible Charlotte coin, trailing only the 1849-C Open Wreath gold dollar. There are an estimated 50-55 1842-C Small Date half eagles known with only 5 to 7 in AU and a single coin in Mint State. This is clearly one of the highlights of this sale. Just 4,595 pieces were struck. Population: 3 in 58, 2 finer (3/02).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25SV, PCGS# 8208, GSID# 8965)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 27,432

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

View Certification Details from PCGS