1842-C $5 Large Date MS62 NGC. Variety 1....

Description

1842-C Large Date Half Eagle, MS62
Uncommonly Well-Preserved
Conditionally Rare

1842-C $5 Large Date MS62 NGC. Variety 1. Although not as scarce as the Small Date variety, the Large Date 1842-C is rare in its own right in any Uncirculated grade. A larger date format was introduced in 1842 across several denominations, replacing the date logotypes from 1841, which were smaller numerals. In theory, the 1842 Small Date variant was struck first, followed by its Large Date counterpart.

This is a medium green-gold example, with attractive frosted luster throughout lightly abraded fields. The strike is above-average for the issue, with only nominal weakness at the eagle's head and neck. Traces of reflectivity surround the central devices. NGC and PCGS show a combined total of eight numerically finer pieces, a number that may be inflated by resubmissions. Mint State branch mint gold from the 1840s always represents an important opportunity for gold specialists. Census: 2 in 62, 5 finer (10/19).(Registry values: P5)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25SW, PCGS# 8209, Greysheet# 8966)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.27oz
Mintage: 27,432

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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