1858-C $5

Description

Very Rare Mint State 1858-C Half Eagle

1858-C MS 60 NGC. The '58-C is rare in all grades. Breen considers it "very rare above EF; prohibitively rare Unc." Ranked an R.8 in mint condition with only 2-3 pieces believed known, this piece is obviously among the finest examples extant of this rare issue. The surfaces are bright and show a mixture of semi-prooflikeness and mint frost. The striking details are quite strong on the obverse with only slight softness noted on the reverse. Each side is typically abraded for an MS 60 with a couple of areas of slight granularity noted in the reverse fields. Population: 1 in 60, 4 finer (10/96).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25V8, PCGS# 8277, Greysheet# 9026)

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.