Lot 2003
1853-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Lovely light golden toning. Some luster evident. Rich orange-gold and warm shades of original color are nicely layered over each side of this lustrous Mint State. A dampened impression was left by the rebound of the dies that made this but only at the eagle's neck feathers and on the top arrow feather, all else is relatively well struck and defined. Bidders must be forced to admit that the chances are against any of these early half eagles going for "bargain" prices; it just doesn't happen anymore in today's more sophisticated numismatic setting where data like census numbers is easy to come by. Bid forcefully. 65,571 coins minted. Pop 5; 12 finer; 6 in 62; 3 in 63; 3 in 64.
Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,500.
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| Realized $7,186 |
