1838-C $5 PCGS VF35
DLRC #: 1657853 // PCGS #: 8177
Tough date. Mintage of just 17,179 coin struck at the Charlotte mint of this issue.
* Category : Gold Coinage
* Series : $5 Early Gold (1795-1838)
* Type : Classic head
* Years for Type : 1834-1838
* Strike : Business
* Denomination : Half eagle
* Mint Location : Charlotte
* Designer : William Kneass
* Composition : 89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
* Weight : 8.36g
* Edge Type : Reeded
* Mintage : 17,179