1848-C $5 MS61 NGC....

Description

Important MS61 1848-C Half Eagle

1848-C $5 MS61 NGC. Variety 11-E, the only known die pair. This sun-gold half eagle lacks distracting marks, and luster is prevalent across the legends and devices. A good strike that shows pleasing definition despite minor blending on the claws and the ER in LIBERTY. Possibly struck from West Coast gold, which began to arrive from California via Panama in late 1848. A mintage of 64,472 pieces and an absence of contemporary local gold collectors ensures this Charlotte Mint issue is a formidable rarity in Mint State. None have been certified by either service in grades higher than MS64. Census: 3 in 61, 4 finer (5/08).(Registry values: P4)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25TT, PCGS# 8237, Greysheet# 8988)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.27oz
Mintage: 64,472

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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