1839-C $5 AU50 PCGS. Variety 1....

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1839-C Five Dollar, AU50
Popular Obverse Mintmark Date

1839-C $5 AU50 PCGS. Variety 1. Only one variety is known of this one-year type, characterized by a different modeling of Liberty's portrait than is seen on later Liberty Head issues, as well as the placement of the mintmark on the obverse. Doug Winter estimates that just 150-200 pieces are believed known in all grades. AU-level pieces are particularly scarce. The original orange-gold surfaces are lightly abraded, but the only singular mark is a shallow horizontal line on Liberty's cheek. The strike is slightly soft in the centers. Population: 8 in 50, 25 finer (6/18).
Ex: Houston Signature (Heritage, 11-12/2012), lot 4928, which realized $7,050.
From The Bendett Fellowship Collection. (Registry values: P5)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25S8, PCGS# 8192, Greysheet# 8955)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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