1861-C $5 AU53 PCGS. Variety 30-K. In his reference Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint, Douglas Winter states, "of the 6,...

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Famous 1861-C Half Eagle AU53 PCGS

1861-C $5 AU53 PCGS. Variety 30-K. In his reference Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint, Douglas Winter states, "of the 6,879 pieces production, it is believed that 887 were struck in May, 1861 under the supervision of the Confederacy. On April 20, the Charlotte Mint was seized by rebel troops." About one in eight pieces, then, are Confederate-issued Half Eagles. Winter continues, "It has traditionally been assumed that those coins which were struck from rusted dies and which show die cracks through the tops of AMERI in AMERICA are the most likely candidates. However, this has never been proven to be true and cannot be accepted as positive identification for a Confederate striking..." This golden-brown piece does have the aforementioned crack and exhibits light die rust near LIBERTY. It is sharply defined for the grade and issue, and has noticeable glimmers of luster from selected areas. A moderate vertical mark is found on the back of the neck and a small strike-thru (as made) is beneath the beak. Population: 10 in 53, 19 finer (8/05).(#8289) (Registry values: P6)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25VL, PCGS# 8289, Greysheet# 9037)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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