1839 $5 AU58 NGC. CAC....

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Sharply Struck 1839 Half Eagle, AU58

1839 $5 AU58 NGC. CAC. The Mint first struck Christian Gobrecht's half eagle in 1839. The Liberty Head type, also known as the Coronet or Braided Hair type, became one of the most stable designs of the 19th century. The obverse of this coin did not change for 70 years. The reverse remained essentially unchanged for that entire time. The most significant change the Mint made was to add IN GOD WE TRUST on a scroll.
The 1839 is scarce in AU condition, and relatively few are know in Mint State. Sharply struck throughout, the surfaces are lightly but extensively abraded. The only mark of singular note is a shallow scratch connecting the stars above Liberty's head. Bright yellow-gold color. NGC has graded 31 pieces in AU58, with 38 finer (2/10).(Registry values: P5)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25S7, PCGS# 8191, GSID# 8883)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 118,143

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