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1853-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
1853-C $5 MS64 PCGS.
1853-C $5 MS64 PCGS. Ex: Bass. The '53-C is one of the more frequently encountered Charlotte half eagles. It is not particularly difficult to locate in XF and even AU condition. A few Mint State pieces are also known, some particularly choice. This is just such a coin. The overall surfaces are lovely with a warm, satin-like glow over the devices and pronounced semi-reflectivity in the fields. Attractive green-gold color characterizes this piece. The striking details are uncommonly sharp, and unlike most '53-C fives, this piece is not heavily abraded. In fact, there are very few marks on either side. The only distinguishing feature that could reliably be used as a pedigree identifier is a small planchet flake out of the field just left of the eagle's left (facing) leg. Tied for finest certified with an NGC piece (perhaps this piece crossed over, but not dropped from the NGC data base?). A superlative Charlotte type coin, but more likely this piece will end up in one of the premier sets of Charlotte gold that are currently being assembled.Ex: Bass II (Bowers and Merena, 10/99), lot 1041, where it brought $35,650; Harry Bass; Bareford Sale (Stack's, 12/78), lot 173; Bell Sale (Stack's, 3/48), lot 438; Memorable Collection. 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.