1842-C $5 Small Date MS(PCGS#8208)
1842-C $5 Small Date MS (PCGS#8208)
The November 2012 Baltimore Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 3273
- 等级
- AU55
- 价格
- 161,187
- 详细说明
- Rare 1842-C Small Date Half Eagle Remarkable AU-55 Grade 1842-C Liberty Half Eagle. Small Date. AU-55 (PCGS). The 1842-C Small Date half eagle is one of the classic rarities of this type with a mintage of a mere 4,595 pieces. PCGS estimates there are fewer than 100 known today and record only 44 grading events for this variety, most of course in lower grades and undoubtedly including some duplication. The present coin displays rich coppery-gold color which blends into the lustrous fields. Noteworthy striking quality too, as the stars, curls and feathers are all boldly defined. There is no sign of the cud die break which forms on the upper obverse, that soon led to the replacement of the obverse die, resulting in the rarity of this die pairing. For identification there is a shallow nick in the field just off from the forward edge of Liberty's coronet and the nearby star. Certain to delight the connoisseur who demands quality, rarity and eye appeal.Numismatic Reflections by Q. David Bowers The offered coin is one of the finest of this seldom seen variety. We expect enthusiastic bidding from all directions as it comes up for sale. Charlotte Mint half eagles are a very popular -- and challenging -- specialty. PCGS# 8208. PCGS Population: 2; 8 finer (MS-63+ finest).