Liberty Half Eagles
1857-C $5 AU55 PCGS. Variety 1. Marks are limited to light surface chatter on this brilliant, yellow-gold example. The 1857-C is more frequently available than many half eagles in the Charlotte series, yet only 225 to 275 pieces are estimated to survive in all grades. This Choice AU coin shows the expected tiny abrasions, with a slightly deeper scrape above the eagle's head. The strike is sharp for a C-Mint five. Population: 20 in 55, 32 finer (10/16).