1848-C $5 MS61 NGC. Variety 1....

Description

1848-C Five Dollar, MS61
Among a Handful of Uncirculated Coins

1848-C $5 MS61 NGC. Variety 1. The only known die pair. Possibly struck from West Coast gold, which began to arrive from California via Panama in late 1848. A small mintage of 64,472 pieces and the absence of contemporary local gold collectors explains why this Charlotte Mint issue is such a formidable rarity in Mint State. In 2008, Doug Winter proposed a total population of 130 to 200 pieces, including just three to five examples in Uncirculated condition. That estimate remains in line with current certification totals.

This sun-gold half eagle lacks distracting marks, and luster glistens around the legends and devices. A strong strike for the facility leaves only minor softness on the claws and the ER in LIBERTY. This exceptional Mint State example of the notoriously elusive 1848-C five dollar is sure to impress the most discerning branch mint specialists. Census: 3 in 61, 4 finer (10/17).
Ex: Summer FUN Signature (Heritage, 6/2008), lot 1996.(Registry values: P4)

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

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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