1853-C $5 MS(PCGS#8254)

The Regency Auction XXI May 2017

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

477

等级

MS64

价格

465,622

详细说明

Legend Rare Coin Auctions is proud to offer the FINEST 1853-C $5 in existence in our Regency Auction. A true prize for any advanced gold coin collector, whether you collect gold type, No Motto half eagles, Charlotte gold, or just like to put away really sexy coins, this near-GEM is for you! Impressive razor sharp and frosty devices contrast against the silky smooth, somewhat lightly reflective lustrous fields. A rich orange-gold coloration glows with hints of iridescent tone. Generally seen only in VF-EF grades, and with a mintage of 65,571, 1853-C tends to be relatively available but the presently offered MS64 is far and away the FINEST KNOWN. Close inspection does reveal a few tiny lines, but you do need a very strong glass to locate them, and none distract from the overall amazing look. With many C and D mint gold coins having been conserved over the last decade or two, seeing a HIGH END coin with its original surfaces and remarkable eye appeal is a rare delight. Not only is the physical and technical quality all there and exceptional on its own, this coin has quite the provenance: Ex. J.F. Bell, Stack’s, December 1944; Memorable Collection, March 1948; Harold Bareford Collection of Gold Coins, Stack’s December 1978, lot 173; Harry W. Bass, Jr, Collection, Part I, Bowers and Merena, October 1999, lot 1041; North Shore Collection, Heritage January 2004, lot 3032; ANR August 2006, lot 1419; Stack’s May 2008, lot 4230; Legend Rare Coin Auctions, Regency Auction VI, December 2013, lot 330, where it realized $64,625. PCGS 2, NGC 2, CAC 1. All southern mint gold coins are very scarce to rare in any mint state grade, and at the exceptional MS64 level offered here, these are extremely rare. This coin has been off the market for a few years, we suspect the price realized in December 2013 will be an ancient memory. The current Collector’s Universe price is listed at $69,500 which too may prove low. Expect a drawn out bidding war when this spectacular coin crosses the block! PCGS # 8254 Cert. Number 6584523 PCGS # 8254