1861-C $5

Description

1861-C VF 35. A rare and historic coin with a mintage of only 6,879 pieces. It is thought that 887 pieces were struck after the Confederacy took control of the mint on April 20th. This specimen does not have the diagnostic die characteristics particular to the last of the issue, so one must conclude this was made under the auspices of the United States. The strike on this piece is respectable for a Charlotte gold coin. Trends $1,750 in VF 20, $4,000 in XF 40 (5/23).

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

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.27oz
Mintage: 6,879

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.