1839-C $5 MS60 NGC. Variety 1....

Description

1839-C Liberty Half Eagle, MS60
Underrated One-Year Type

1839-C $5 MS60 NGC. Variety 1. The 1839-C Liberty half eagle represents a one-year design type, as the design of the bust was slightly altered in 1840,with differences easily seen in the shape of the truncation and details of the hair. From a mintage of 17,205 pieces, the 1839-C is a scarce issue, and its importance has been overlooked by nonspecialists in the past. Perhaps 150-200 examples survive in all grades today, and Mint State specimens are very rare.

The present coin is an attractive MS60 example, with pleasing greenish-gold surfaces that show the minimum number of minor contact marks for the grade. The design elements are well-detailed, with just a touch of softness on the eagle's claws. Vibrant mint luster is evident on both sides and eye appeal is outstanding. Census: 2 in 60, 11 finer (12/14).(Registry values: P5)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25S8, PCGS# 8192, Greysheet# 8955)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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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