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Description

Difficult Borderline Uncirculated
1856-C Two and a Half

1856-C $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 1. Only the slightest trace of wear is evident on either side of this near-Mint piece, although the strike is typically weak. The lightly abraded surfaces still retain ample bright yellow luster. The fields have a few strike-throughs, as made and familiar to those experienced with this low mintage Charlotte issue. Census: 22 in 58, 12 finer (6/09).
Ex: Houston Signature (Heritage, 11/2007), lot 61545, which realized $6,325.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25J8, PCGS# 7778, GSID# 8378)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 7,913


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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2009
31st-2nd Friday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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