1841-C $5 MS62+ PCGS Secure. Variety 1....

Description

Prooflike 1841-C Half Eagle, MS62+
The Second Finest Known

1841-C $5 MS62+ PCGS Secure. Variety 1. The only known die variety. Faint die clashing is visible, slightly stronger on the reverse. This 1841-C half eagle is the single finest example that PCGS has certified. Just seven coins have received any Mint State grade at that service. The others are MS62, MS61 (4), and MS60 (5/10). Overall, it is the second finest known 1841-C half eagle behind the amazing Pittman Collection MS64 NGC coin.
This gorgeous representative has a nearly full strike, with critical examination showing weakness only at star 1. Every other design element is sharp and crisp. The surfaces are wonderful, with prooflike fields and slight cameo contrast. The connoisseur of Southern Mint gold will find this piece to be an outstanding acquisition.
Ex: George Bauer; T. James Clarke (New Netherlands, 4/1956), lot 1441; Willard Blaisdell; Stack's (3/1990), lot 896; Ed Milas (Stack's, 5/1995), lot 440; Paul Dingler; Heritage (11/2004), lot 8365; Heritage (1/2005), lot 30448; Pinnacle Rarities; Private Collection.(Registry values: P4)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25SP, PCGS# 8203, GSID# 8961)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 21,467

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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