1853-C $5 MS64 NGC....

Description

The Boyd-Bareford 1853-C Half Eagle

1853-C $5 MS64 NGC. Winter 20-H, Die State I. Two varieties of this issue have been identified, and one of those is known in two different die states. This variety has the digit 1 much closer to the bust. There is a small indentation on the lower edge of the bust to accommodate the top of the 1, even though it is clearly separated. The final digit is centered in the field. The 1853-C half eagle is the second most available in high grade, ranking 23rd out of 24 issues. Even still, this example is one of the two or three finest known. Neither PCGS or NGC has ever graded a finer example. This is a reflective yellow-gold example with noticeable greenish coloration. The strike is not full, as some of the central obverse and reverse details are a bit weak; however, the mintmark is strong and bold. This Choice Mint State example has a delightful pedigree.
F.C.C. Boyd ("World's Greatest Collection," Numismatic Gallery, 1/46), lot 488; Jake Shapiro ("J.F. Bell," Numismatic Gallery, 3/48), lot 438; Harold Bareford (Stack's, 12/78), lot 173; later, Ed Milas (Stack's, 5/95), lot 489; North Carolina Collection.(#8254) (Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25UE, PCGS# 8254, GSID# 9003)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 65,571

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