Lot 2306
1855-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. In NGC holder 162878-007. Well struck with scattered light contact marks with enough mint luster to easily justify the grade. A solid Condition Census representative of this difficult C-mint Half Eagle which owes its desirability to a low mintage of 39,789 pieces. Further, heavy attrition during the turbulent Civil War years took its toll. The strike is uncommonly bold by Charlotte standards in 1855, with hair curls, star centrils, most (but not all) neck feathers, and talon details that range from well to fully executed. The native warm-gold surfaces display considerable flashiness and moderate field marks beneath a thin layer of orange patina. Pop 4; 3 finer; 1 in 63; 1 in 64; 1 in 65. (PCGS # 8262) .
Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000.
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