1861-C $5 MS61 NGC. Variety 30-K. A rare and historic coin, with an original mintage of only 6,879 pieces. It has been asse...

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Rare 1861-C Five Dollar, MS61 NGC

1861-C $5 MS61 NGC. Variety 30-K. A rare and historic coin, with an original mintage of only 6,879 pieces. It has been asserted that 887 coins were struck after the Confederacy took control of the Charlotte Mint on April 20. These coins allegedly show die cracks through the tops of AMERI, and are struck from rusted dies, but such assertions are said to be unproven by Douglas Winter, a leading authority in the field of United States gold coins. On this piece there is a die crack from the reverse rim through the tops of ME. This is a well struck example whose only weakness is on the curls on Liberty's neck and the eagle's wing tips, and on the lower left (facing) obverse stars. A few small abrasions are peppered across each side, with the most notable ones being seen on the lower part of Liberty's neck and cheek, and in the upper reverse field. An important, Mint State representative of this always sought-out issue.
The 1861-C half eagle is rare in Mint State grades, occurring at a major auction perhaps once a year. As of August 2005, only eight Uncirculated specimens have been certified by NGC and PCGS combined. Examples above MS63 are unknown. Population: 4 in 61, 1 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

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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