1838-C $5

Description

1838-C XF 40. Repunched 5. The 1838-C is the second rarest issue in the series of Classic fives (second only to the Crosslet 4). It is the only classic half eagle struck in the Charlotte mint, and as such is a very popular coin with collectors. It is extremely difficult to locate a '38-C in strict XF condition, and most are weakly struck on the hair curls, as is this coin. As a later state of the Repunched 5 variety this piece shows the rim to rim diagonal die crack and faint evidence of repunching on the 5. Excessive die polishing has removed much of the eagle's feathers on the left side of the bird. The surfaces show numerous small marks, but none deserve individual attention. Trends $4,600.

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.