1838-C $5 VF30 PCGS....

Description

Elusive First-Year 1838-C Half Eagle, VF30
Popular Obverse Mintmark Subtype

1838-C $5 VF30 PCGS. Breen-6517, Normal 5, Variety 1-A, R.4. The year 1838 saw the opening of three branch mints, in New Orleans, Dahlonega, and Charlotte. The Breen-6517 shows a normal 5 in the denomination and a leaf distant from the U(NITED), while the 5 is repunched on the R.5. Breen-6516 and the leaf nearly touches the U. Both of course are popular for their Obverse Mintmark subtype. This piece shows moderate strike weakness along with a few scrapes and ticks characteristic of 30 points of circulation. Some luster remains, however, and the coloration is pretty yellow-gold. A very scarce issue in any grade. Population: 21 in 30, 75 finer (6/09).(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

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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