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Elusive AU55 1855-C Five Dollar

1855-C $5 AU55 PCGS. Variety 1. Die State I. The 1855-C is a moderately scarce C-mint five that is usually found in VF-XF, with a sharp drop off in availability in AU. Only 31-45 coins are estimated extant out of 175-225 pieces believed known in all grades. Only slight striking softness is seen on each side, the most noticeable located on the eagle's neck and upper fletchings of the arrow. Overall the coin has rich orange-gold color with only the smallest marks present, none of which are obvious to the unaided eye.(Registry values: P4)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25UR, PCGS# 8262, GSID# 9013)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 39,788


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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2010
28th-2nd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Apr 30, 2010 for: $3,737.50
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