1861-C $5 MS61 NGC....

Description

MS61 1861-C Five Dollar
One of the Finest Known

1861-C $5 MS61 NGC. Variety 30-K. A rare and historic coin. As mentioned above, the "CSA 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 December 2007, only nine Uncirculated specimens have been certified by NGC and PCGS combined. Examples above MS63 are unknown. Census: 5 in 61, 1 finer (11/07).
From The Madison Collection.(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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