1849-C $5 MS61 PCGS. The 1849-C is the most obtainable C-...

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Desirable Mint State 1849-C Half Eagle

1849-C $5 MS61 PCGS. The 1849-C is the most obtainable C-mint Half Eagle produced before 1850, both in terms of overall scarcity and condition scarcity. Our experience places the number of Mint State survivors in the neighborhood of a dozen coins, a slightly figure than is often quoted. The example offered here displays a slightly granular, olive-gold obverse with isolated flatness on a few of Liberty's hair curls, also the location of a few trivial pinscratches. More of a reflective finish is seen on the reverse and, as occasionally found in varying degrees on high grade '49-C Fives, there is an unfinished area below the eagle's left (facing) wing. A die crack extends from the denticles before the U in UNITED into the olive branch. Population: 3 in 61, 6 finer (7/04).(#8241) (Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25TW, PCGS# 8241, Greysheet# 8991)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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.

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