Lot 1081
1840-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. Mostly untoned; one small mark on the jaw. A popular branch mint issue whose luster is ever-present, even inside the main devices. One expert whose book on the half eagle series is consulted regularly us, considers this date the second rarest of 24 Charlotte Mint half eagle issues. From a mintage for the date of 18,939 pieces. Pop 5; 4 finer (PCGS # 8196) .
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
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| Realized $7,763 |
