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Coin Vault - Written by Doug Winter on Monday, September 12, 2011 13:28 - 0 Comments

1839-C $5.00 NGC AU58

After employing the Classic Head design for just one year, the Charlotte mint produced the first of the Gobrecht Liberty Heads in 1839 only. This design is readily identifiable by a different configuration of the portrait and the presence of the mintmark on the obverse. As a date, the 1839-C is only the ninth rarest of twenty-four half eagles from this mint but it is the sixth rarest in high grades.   
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Coin Vault - Written by Doug Winter on Sunday, September 11, 2011 20:05 - 0 Comments

1858-C $2.50 NGC EF45 CAC

As the second most available Charlotte quarter eagle, this date gets no price premium for rarity which makes it ideal for type purposes. Speaking of ideal, the appearance of this coin is really attractive for the grade with rich natural coppery-reddish colors on the obverse which are contrasted by lots of dirt in the protected areas.   
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Coin Vault - Written by Doug Winter on Saturday, September 10, 2011 19:43 - 0 Comments

1847-C $2.50 NGC AU55+ CAC

The 1847-C is, by far, the most available quarter eagle from this mint. It is also the best produced. These two factors combine to make this issue the perfect choice for a collector who is seeking a single affordable type example of a Charlotte quarter eagle. This particular piece is extremely high end with lovely deep rich green gold color.   
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Coin Vault - Written by Doug Winter on Thursday, September 1, 2011 12:18 - 0 Comments

1860-C $5.00 NGC AU53 CAC

This is the second-to-last half eagle made at the Charlotte mint and it is a scarcer issue in all grades. It is also one of the most crudely made with improperly hardened dies making it appear very worn on the reverse; even on higher grade examples. This piece is one of just a handful of 1860-C half eagles that remain with natural color and it has never been cleaned or dipped like most.   
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Coin Vault - Written by Doug Winter on Saturday, August 20, 2011 14:22 - 0 Comments

1860-C $5.00 NGC AU55

This is exactly the sort of coin that, so many times in the past, has been scrubbed and reholdered by the grading services as an AU58. To my eyes, it is far more attractive (and valuable) as a “virgin” 55. As always, this piece must be graded only by the obverse as the reverse is weak and fuzzy due to improper planchet preparation.   
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Coin Vault - Written by Doug Winter on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 12:16 - 0 Comments

1858-C $5.00 PCGS MS62

This important coin has an interesting background and appearance. It is part of a small group of half eagles that was found in New England a short period ago. The stars of this group were an amazing pair of 1840-C (graded MS63 and MS64+, respectively, by PCGS) that were later consigned to the Heritage January 2011 sale.   
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