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1840-C Half Eagle, AU55
First Date With Reverse Mintmark

1840-C $5 AU55 PCGS. Variety 2. From a mintage of 18,992 pieces, the 1840-C half eagle is one of the most challenging issues in the Charlotte Mint series. This Choice AU specimen shows just a touch of actual wear on the design elements, which display the usual soft strike for this issue. The lightly abraded orange-gold surfaces retain most of their original mint luster. Population: 11 in 55, 15 finer (1/15).(Registry values: P5)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25SD, PCGS# 8196, Greysheet# 8957)

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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Feb-Mar, 2015
26th-1st Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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