1848-C $5 MS(PCGS#8237)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2381

Grade

AU55

Price

5,520

Lot Description

1848-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU-55 (PCGS). Vivid golden-orange surfaces retain ample evidence of a satin to modestly semi-reflective finish. Plenty of sharp striking detail is noted, as well, and the eye appeal is strong in all regards. Well produced and preserved for a Charlotte Mint half eagle of any date, this appealing Choice AU is from the scarcer 1848-C issue. Much more elusive than a relatively generous mintage of 64,472 pieces might imply, especially in grades above EF-45. PCGS Population: 11; 16 finer, just seven of which are Mint State (MS-64+ finest). PCGS# 8237. NGC ID: 25TT. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.