1849-C G$1 CL.WREATH

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Among the Finest Certified 1849-C Closed Wreath Gold Dollars

1849-C G$1 Closed Wreath MS 63 PCGS. Produced in the first year of the gold dollar series, the 1849-C is an immensely popular coin among collectors who specialize in this denomination. Of course, C-mint collectors are also fond of the '49-C, and the Closed Wreath variety, while not as rare as its Open Wreath counterpart, is a scarce coin that becomes progressively more difficult to locate with grade. In terms of overall rarity among C-mint gold dollars, the 1849-C Closed Wreath is surpassed by only the 1849-C Open Wreath, 1850-C, and 1859-C.
The strike on both sides of this coin is exceptional for this often indifferently produced issue. There is slight bluntness of detail over Liberty's ear, but the balance of the devices are sharp. The color is an orange-gold shade with deeper green-gold accents that are evident at most angles. A semi-prooflike, Condition Census survivor from a combined Open and Closed Wreath mintage of only 11,634 pieces. Population: 3 in 63, 0 finer (12/00).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25BC, PCGS# 7505, GSID# 8053)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 1.67 grams
AGW: 0.04838oz
Mintage: 11,634

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