1855-C G$1 AU58 NGC....

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Desirable 1855-C Gold Dollar, AU58

1855-C G$1 AU58 NGC. Two die varieties are known, this is the variety with the second 5 centered under the right side of the A in DOLLAR. As the lone Type Two gold dollar issue struck at Charlotte, the 1855-C survivors reflect dual hardships; not only did the pieces experience the striking problems inherent to the faulty design, they also suffered from the day-to-day challenges faced by the Charlotte Mint, such as inferior equipment. As a result, representatives often appear to be more worn than they actually are, and grading them proves to be especially difficult.
Though this orange-inflected sun-gold exemplar shows evidence of the impaired workmanship so common to the issue, it also offers a measure of visual appeal. The softly struck devices and clashed fields reflect the Southern facility's struggle to make the coins, and a degree of planchet roughness further reinforces the impression. Still, the surfaces show few significant marks, and the highpoints display only minor friction.
From The Carolina Circle Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25C5, PCGS# 7533, Greysheet# 8071)

Weight: 1.67 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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