1840-C $5 MS(PCGS#8196)

The Regency Auction 41

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

394

等级

MS64

价格

438,857

详细说明

What an incredible Charlotte Mint half eagle! Any MS64 example from this southern branch mint is a rarity of the utmost importance, but being an 1840-C in such a remarkable high grade is AMAZING! One of the RAREST Charlotte Mint half eagle dates, most examples seen on the market are in VF or lower grades and is EXTREMELY RARE in any Mint State grades. This coin is one of the FINEST KNOWN examples, one of about a dozen or so known in all Mint State grades at both PCGS and NGC. The present CHOICE example ranks high in the condition census of known specimens, and this is probably one of the two examples discovered in July 2010 that David Hall talks about on PCGS Coin Facts. Well struck for the date with just some weakness at the central portions of Liberty's portrait, and on the eagle's neck, but better than normally seen. Struck on a rough planchet, which is often seen on this date. While some may think this is harmful to the eye appeal, this cataloger believes the poorly produced planchet adds charm to this coin, which was struck under more rustic conditions than at the main mint in Philadelphia. The olive-gold toning on both sides is accented by a warm, frosted luster that graces both sides. The reverse die was shattered when this coin was struck with a trio of die cracks converging from the rim to the central areas, this is a later die state than what is described as State II by Doug Winter. This 40-C $5 has a lot of Southern Charm, and is a wonderfully appealing, high grade example of this important southern rarity. PCGS 1, NGC 2. This coin realized $79,313 in our May 2019 Regency Auction. There is just a single MS64+ graded finer at PCGS, which realized $120,000 in June 2018. The current MS64 Collectors Universe value is $90,000 and we have no doubts that this coin will again see very strong bidding activity when it crosses the block! Good luck! Cert. Number 38823521 PCGS # 8196.00