1840-C $5 VF20 PCGS....

Description

Late Die State 1840-C Half Eagle, VF20

1840-C $5 VF20 PCGS. Variety 2-B. Winter describes two die states for this coin, the first with perfect dies, and the second with a die crack extending from the rim through the I of AMERICA to the middle arrowhead. This coin is from a later die state than described, as the break extends all the way to the upper arrowhead (indeed, the Pittman example is from an even later die state). Both sides exhibit typical softness in the centers and are framed in green-gold patina, with peach accents on some of the highpoints. Typically worn with adequate remaining design details for the assigned grade level. Scarcer in all grades than the more heralded Charlotte half eagles from 1838 and 1839.(Registry values: P5)

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

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 18,992

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