1849-C $5 AU53 PCGS. Winter-1. Die State II. Alluring honey-gold luster graces this specimen with deeper honeycomb-or...

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1849-C Half Eagle, AU53
Popular Charlotte Mint Type Coin

1849-C $5 AU53 PCGS. Winter-1. Die State II. Alluring honey-gold luster graces this specimen with deeper honeycomb-orange patina. There are some minor strike weaknesses along the hair as well as the left (facing) leg of the eagle. There is a cacophony of minor abrasions, but none prove detrimental to the eye appeal. While all Charlotte Mint gold is scarce in the context of Liberty half eagles, the 1849-C is among the more available issues, this coin representing an intriguing acquisition for branch mint type collectors. PCGS Population: 27 in 53, 57 finer (4/26).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25TW, PCGS# 8241, Greysheet# 8991)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.27oz
Melt Value: $1,171.26
Gold Spot: $4,338/oz (06-05-2026 12:29PM CT)
Mintage: 64,823

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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