1838-C $5 AU55 NGC....

Description

High Grade 1838-C Half Eagle

1838-C $5 AU55 NGC. Fairly well struck for this scarce early half eagle, with bold curls on Liberty. The obverse mintmark is located above the date, a short-lived feature which has always been popular with collectors. We note a thin cut near Liberty's mouth and a tiny tick just below the left wing tip on the eagle. The fields are a little hazy, but luster still shows.
From The Gene Holland Collection of United States Coins, Part Two.(#8177) (Registry values: P5)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25S5, PCGS# 8177, GSID# 8881)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.2419oz
Mintage: 17,179

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