1855-C $5 MS64 NGC. Variety 1....

Description

1855-C Half Eagle, MS64
Second-Finest Known
Ex: Wilharm-Garrett-Bass

1855-C $5 MS64 NGC. Variety 1. Generally well-produced in comparison to other Charlotte Mint half eagles, the 1855-C issue is moderately available in circulated condition but is definitively rare in any Mint State grade. This near-Gem is the second finest-known example, marginally exceeded only by the MS65 NGC Ex: Stanley Elrod-William Miller example -- a coin that Heritage has sold on three separate occasions. Yet this is the first time we have offered the famous Garrett Collection coin (Stack's March 1976, lot 379), with its pedigree including Harry W. Bass, Jr. (Ex: Bass II, October 1999, lot 1068), plus a previous appearance in B. Max Mehl's February 1921 sale of the Wilharm Collection (lot 307). This coin is David Akers' plate coin in his 1979 Half Eagles 1795-1929 reference.

A captivating near-Gem, the coin displays semireflective fields and attractive orange-gold color for outstanding aesthetic quality. It is sharply struck for the issue, despite showing some weakness on stars 1 and 2 as do all high-grade 1855-C half eagles. The eagle's head and neck are sharper than often seen. A few light marks do not diminish this coin's overall eye appeal in the least, as indicated by its impressive pedigree and long-recognized reputation for visual and technical excellence. This remarkable five dollar gold is destined to once again grace one of the finest half eagle or Charlotte gold collections. Census: 1 in 64, 1 finer (6/24).(Registry values: P4)
From The Carolina Classics Collection.

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

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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