Lot 1577
1846-C $5 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Nice golden toning. A few tiny marks below Liberty's chin. Only 12,995 minted. Strong collector interest accompanies all "C" mint gold. This early Liberty five is well struck in all areas. A rarity, with so few examples of the date made it is rare in all grades. Most specimens sold at auction are average Very Fine. According to Breen, two obverses were sent to Charlotte in 1846, and were combined with leftover reverses from 1844; only the one variety seen with 1 in the date showing "light repunching." Extremely rare above Extremely Fine. Pop 5; 1 in 61, 2 in 62, 2 in 64 (PCGS # 8227) .
Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500.
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