Lot 4022
1854-C. NGC graded MS-61. A premier rarity in mint state, with this coin certainly well within the condition census. The surfaces show extensive luster in the fields, and a few minor hairlines from handling over the last 146 years. Delightful copper toning has started to form in the lower reverse lettering while the obverse is still untoned. Boldly struck and with definition on all but the small curls over Liberty's ear. As with most seen of the date, the mintmark is weak, but clearly present above the VE of FIVE on the reverse. The reverse die had clashed with the obverse when this one was struck, thus Liberty has the eagle's wing protruding from her mouth into the left field, with the upper outline of the wing extends from her throat. Curious indeed.
Identifiable by a minor tick mark that lies at a 45 degree angle down on the right horizontal shield stripes, and currently in NGC holder #569252-040. An opportunity for the advanced numismatist who needs a high end example of this date.
Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000.
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