1854-C $5 MS(PCGS#8257)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

7047

Grade

XF45

Price

3,720

Lot Description

1854-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. EF-45 (PCGS). A handsome and inviting piece with subtle silvery highlights to dominant deep honey-rose color. Softness of strike in the centers is characteristic of the issue, the remaining areas generally bold in the absence of all but light wear. Pleasingly smooth in hand, as well, with considerable frosty luster remaining. An underrated issue, the 1854-C is one of the scarcer Charlotte Mint half eagles from the 1850s. Most of our offerings for this date in recent years have been for Winter-2 Weak C examples, attributable by a faint mintmark that was lightly entered into the reverse die. The present example, however, is from the more desirable Winter-1 die pairing with the C mintmark crisp and fully rendered. It is an attractively original Choice Extremely Fine coin that offers superior quality and eye appeal for this challenging issue. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - CBL Set. PCGS# 8257. NGC ID: 25UH. Click here for certification details from PCGS.