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1850-C $5 MS64 PCGS.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1850-C $5 MS64 PCGS.
1850-C $5 MS64 PCGS. The 1850-C is one of the more available Charlotte half eagles with 160-170 pieces known in all grades, and an estimated 7-8 pieces in Uncirculated. Although both NGC and PCGS report an 1850-C half eagle in MS64, the present coin actually started in an NGC holder before transferring into the current PCGS holder. This is, therefore, the single finest certified example available to advanced gold collectors (11/03). This coin is an example of the weak mintmark variety, but the superior level of surface preservation allows for full appreciation of this important design element. The balance of the features are crisply struck and boldly defined. Both sides are frosty and yellow-gold in appearance, with the fields somewhat brighter than the devices. The advanced collector who specializes in the finest of C-mint gold need look no further than the present lot.Ex: Atwater Sale (B. Max Mehl, 6/46), lot 1764; Bareford Sale (Stack's, 12/78), lot 172, where it realized $5,500; Milas Collection (Stack's, 5/95), lot 479, where it realized $46,400; RARCOA inventory (1996-1998). Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.