1859-C $5 AU53 PCGS. Variety 1....

Description

1859-C Five Dollar, AU53
Heavy Date Variant

1859-C $5 AU53 PCGS. Variety 1. The Heavy Date variant of this later and low mintage Charlotte issue. The Light Date Variety 2 exists but is seldom encountered. Liberty's curls are strongly delineated on this briefly circulated Charlotte Mint five. Design detail on the eagle shows characteristic softness due to an improperly annealed die. The honey-gold surfaces exhibit a hint of field reflectivity. Two thin marks on the field near the profile provide the only relevant marks. Population: 15 in 53, 34 finer (8/22).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2020), lot 3978.(Registry values: P4)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25VC, PCGS# 8281, Greysheet# 9029)

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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