1840-C $5 MS(PCGS#8196)

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拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

520

等级

MS64

价格

545,602

详细说明

Legend Rare Coin Auctions is proud to offer one of the FINEST KNOWN 1840-C half eagles that survives from an original mintage of 18,992. 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, of which perhaps 4-5 examples are known today. 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 is NOT the NGC MS64 ex Pittman coin that last sold in the 2011 FUN auction. It appears to be newly graded. In 2018 a PCGS MS63 CAC sold for $48,000 and a MS64+ CAC sold for $120,000. In MS63 Collector's Universe lists a value of $60,000 and in MS64+ it lists a value of $120,000 . We think this coin will sell on the higher side of our estimate, and will be a great addition to any WORLD CLASS collection of Branch Mint gold. We expect this coin to bring a very strong price when the hammer falls. Good luck! Cert. Number 36777747 PCGS # 8196