1838-C $5 MS(PCGS#8177)

The November 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5483

Grade

VF20

Price

3,878

Lot Description

1838-C Classic Half Eagle. VF-20 (PCGS). Struck in the first year of Charlotte Mint coinage operations. Deep yellow-gold surfaces exhibit light pitting and spots of dark detritus throughout, most of which is only obvious under low magnification. PCGS# 8177.