1838-C $5

Description

1838-C AU 50 PCGS. Bright and lustrous with even, light green-gold and yellow color. The surfaces show numerous, small scattered abrasions but are well detailed. A rare issue in this grade.
While fairly common in lower grades, the 1838-C is the second rarest half eagle from this Mint in AU. There are only 6 to 8 accurately graded AUs known as well as two in Mint State; one of which, of course, is the following coin.
Variety 1-A; same characteristics as described for the preceding example.

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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