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The 1855-C $5.00 Liberty Head Half Eagle is a classic example of gold coinage from the Charlotte Mint, a facility that served the gold-rich regions of the Southern Appalachians. Struck from locally mined gold, Charlotte half eagles reflect the regional character and limited production typical of this branch mint, making them especially appealing to collectors of Southern gold.
With a modest mintage of just 39,788 pieces, the 1855-C is a legitimately scarce issue within the Liberty Head half eagle series. Survivorship is low, as many examples were lost to circulation, export, or melting. PCGS has graded only 39 coins at the XF40 level, underscoring the difficulty of locating problem-free examples with honest wear and solid detail.
In terms of overall condition rarity, PCGS reports just 122 finer examples across all higher grades. This places the XF40 level in an attractive position for collectors seeking originality, historical presence, and true scarcity without venturing into the extreme upper end of the condition census.
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