Lot 1462
1852-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63 CAC Approved. In NGC holder 3060122-001. Struck in natural greenish color gold with frosty mint surfaces throughout and some light mottled toning. The 1852-C half eagle has always been elusive, even with conditions such as Extremely Fine and About Uncirculated are desirable (the normal grade seen). An Mint State 63 is definitely remarkable. We are pleased to be able to offer an especially choice example.
The obverse is fairly well struck, considerably better than typically seen on a half eagle of this era. Across the portrait and extending through the hair, typical softness in the detail from a less than perfect strike. The stars are very sharp except for the first two, both of which show their centers and also the rays, but are not quite as three dimensional as the others. The reverse also some weakness on the eagle from the coining press. The strike is considerably above average, however, with most lower details quite sharp. It is doubtful if anyone will ever complete a set of C or D Mint half eagles in Mint State 63 quality; there are just too few around and the "floating supply" each year is a mere babbling brook compared to the Amazon flood of later-date half eagles struck in the 20th century. So make a note of this when bidding. Wisest to simply buy when the opportunity presents itself. Here is your chance. Pop 8; 9 finer with 7 in 64, 1 in 64*, 1 in 65 (PCGS # 8251) .
Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000.
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