1839-C $5

Description

Popular Obverse Mintmark 1839-C Half Eagle

1839-C AU 55. A rare and important coin not only because it is the first Charlotte issue of Christian Gobrecht's Coronet design, but it also has the mintmark on the obverse--an object of enduring interest to collectors. This lustrous AU specimen exhibits some of the usual softness on the obverse stars and hair curls, but is otherwise sharp and without appreciable surface marks. Only a couple of low grade uncirculated '39-C fives are known to exist from its original mintage of 17,205 pieces, so the appearance of a choice about uncirculated coin should merit a condition census rating.

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.