1849-C $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle NGC MS60
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Out of the original mintage of 64,823, only 241 have been graded by NGC. And from among that number just 4 have received the grade of MS60, with 20 finer (as of 2/2021). Take a look at the images of this striking registry coin. It has a deep yellow-gold color that collectors love. When a numismatist in the know sees a specimen such as this, he or she recognizes that it belongs in a distinguished collection of U.S. gold coinage. Such a collector with available resources will jump at the opportunity to own such an example. Just imagine having this piece in your collection.
1849-C $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle NGC MS60--$7,900.00
We are pleased to offer for your consideration a mint state example of the 1849-C $5 half eagle. A rare coin such as this would be the perfect addition to a type set of important U.S. gold coinage. Doug Winter writes, "This is among the best struck half eagles from this [Charlotte] mint. As a result, the 1849-C is very popular with type collectors who are seeking a single, well-produced example of this denomination. The detail on the obverse is actually comparable to that seen on Philadelphia half eagles of this era." Discussing the color found on this date, continues Winter, "Some have a medium to deep yellow-gold color that can be very attractive"--as does the example being offered--"The eye appeal for this date tends to be better than on most other Charlotte half eagles."
Here's an interesting aside for collectors: Did you know that the Liberty head half eagles were the only coin to be struck at every single U.S. mint? So, if you would like to put together a type set of Liberty head $5 half eagles, then a great project would be to acquire one of each minted in Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega, New Orleans, San Francisco, Carson City, and Denver! Imagine putting together that unique set of seven coins from seven different mints. Wouldn't that be a great numismatic accomplishment?
Discussing the design found upon the Liberty Head half eagle, as well as the eagle, numismatic scholar and art critic Cornelius Vermeule writes, "Gobrecht executed new designs (1838) for the $10 denomination in gold, a coin known as an eagle. The bust of Liberty with an inscribed coronet in her hair that graced the obverse was to remain on the gold coinage until 1908. The reverse differed little from the design in use since 1807 on the $5 gold piece save that the wings of the eagle spread from one edge of the coin to the other. On the $5 gold piece, or half eagle ... this sober yet young and sympathetic head of Liberty was to vary only in details of tresses on the neck or strands of pearls in the bun on the back of the head."
| PCGS # | 8241 |
|---|---|
| Grading Service | NONE |
| Year of Issue | NONE |
| Grade | NONE |
| Denom Type | N/A |
| Numeric Denomination | $5 |
| Mint Location | NONE |
| Designation | NONE |
| Circ/UnCirc | Not Specified |
| Strike Type | N/A |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
