1856-C $5 AU58 PCGS....

Description

Near-Mint 1856-C Half Eagle
Scarce, Underrated Issue

1856-C $5 AU58 PCGS. Variety 1. From a substantial mintage of 28,457 pieces, the 1856-C half eagle is considered a fairly common date by many collectors. Series specialists, like Doug Winter, realize the 1856-C is more difficult to locate than its mintage suggests. Only 150-200 survivors are known today in all grades, with the population of AU graded specimens numbering 35-45 pieces. Despite some weakness on the lower curl and stars, this specimen displays a sharper strike than usually seen on this issue. The surfaces are an attractive green-gold color, with no serious distractions. Population: 6 in 58, 7 finer (2/10).
From The Lucy Llewellyn Collection of Southern Gold.(Registry values: P4)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25UW, PCGS# 8267, GSID# 9018)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 28,457

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