1855-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. Die State I. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
This charming honey-orange and reddish-gold example offers undeniable originality and exceptional eye appeal for a lightly circulated C-Mint half eagle. Softly frosted surfaces are lustrous for the grade with sharp striking detail to virtually all features. The 1855-C is a median rarity in the Charlotte Mint five-dollar gold series in terms of total number of coins believed extant. Well worn and/or impaired coins are the norm among survivors from a mintage of 39,789 pieces. This aesthetically appealing, problem free Choice AU represents an important bidding opportunity for advanced Southern gold collectors.
Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - JBR Set.
PCGS Population: 16; 16 finer, just six of which are Mint State (MS-63 finest).
CAC Population: 7; 3.
PCGS# 8262. NGC ID: 25UR.
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