1848-C $5 MS(PCGS#8237)

March 2020 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4192

Grade

XF45

Price

2,640

Lot Description

1848-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). The 1848-C is a scarcer issue than its 64,472 piece mintage would indicate. Researchers estimate that perhaps only 500 coins are still extant in all grades, the vast majority of which are VF or XF. This issue ranks as one of the most difficult Charlotte half eagles to locate with acceptable surfaces, such as this example. The Choice XF specimen offered in the present lot reveals bright apricot-gold surfaces with nicely defined motifs and traces of luster in the protected areas. A few minute marks that are consistent with the grade level are seen only with close examination. PCGS# 8237. NGC ID: 25TT. Click here for certification details from PCGS.