1848-C $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1....

Description

1848-C Half Eagle, XF45
Challenging in Finer Grades

1848-C $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. Doug Winter writes of this issue: "The 1848-C half eagle is scarcer than its reasonably high mintage figure of nearly 65,000 coins would suggest." He goes on to estimate that only 250 to 350 examples are extant in all grades, and that most of these are in the VF to XF range. This Choice XF coin is highly appealing for the grade, with rich orange-gold coloration over both sides, and only slight high-point wear. No major abrasions are noted, and the design definition is above-average for the issue. Population: 29 in 45, 72 finer. CAC: 9 in 45, 26 finer (10/24).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2014), lot 4435.(Registry values: P4)

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

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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