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1856-C $5 MS62 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:18,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1856-C $5 MS62 NGC
<B>1856-C $5 MS62 NGC.</B></I> Variety 24-J, the only known dies. Only two examples of this Charlotte Mint issue have been graded at MS62, by NGC, with none finer at that service. PCGS has not seen any MS62 coins, and has certified just one piece at MS63, likewise without any finer.<BR> The following comments are taken from Douglas Winter's <I>Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint 1838-1861</B></I>: "The 1856-C is probably the most underrated Charlotte half eagle. It is usually seen in Very Fine and low-end extremely Fine grades. It is a rare coin in any level of About Uncirculated and it becomes very rare in About Uncirculated-55 or better. In Mint State, this date is excessively rare."<BR> This example is lustrous and boldly struck, with a slight semi-prooflike sheen in the fields and bright yellow-gold coloration. Some rim crumbling (as struck) is noted between approximately 1 o'clock and 5 o'clock along the obverse border. Wispy marks and a few shallow planchet flaws are observed on each side. NGC Census: 2 in 62, 0 finer (12/07). <I> </B></I><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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