Lot 1254
1838-C. PCGS graded AU-55. Mostly untoned. Only 7,880 struck. A small depression on Liberty's cheek (as made), very lustrous, and also displaying choice surface on either side. There is marginal roughness in the field above the eagle. Regarding this date, the clearest details are found throughout the central areas and also encompassing the key centers which are crystal clear as noted in eagle's plumage, claws, and denomination. A diagonal reverse die break extends from the rim at about 10 o’clock to the eagle’s neck. Obverse C mintmark double punched, as always. Very sharp hair curls on Liberty. The 1838-C issue is among the sharpest coined at this important Southern Branch Mint. In later years, into the 1850s and beginning of the 1860s, quality control unfortunately lapsed at Charlotte. But 1838 shines! Pop 15; 17 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7697) .
Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000.
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