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1847-C $5 MS61 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:7,500.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1847-C $5 MS61 NGC
<B>1847-C $5 MS61 NGC.</B></I> Variety 9-E. In his <I>Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint</B></I>, Doug Winter (1997) rated the 1847-C as the most available half eagle from that Mint overall. In better grades, while representatives are still available, he acknowledges that other issues can prove less challenging. Still, for the collector seeking to acquire a single Mint State example of Charlotte gold, the 1847-C five dollar piece remains a viable candidate.<BR> The MS61 representative offered here shows primarily yellow-gold and sun-gold shadings with elements of orange at Liberty's brow and earlobe. The obverse luster is mildly reflective, while the reverse exhibits subtle frostiness. Pleasingly detailed overall, though the hair below the coronet is a trifle soft. While a number of minor abrasions on each side preclude a finer designation, the coin retains significant eye appeal. Census: 7 in 61, 3 finer (11/07).<BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> Christian Gobrecht<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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