Liberty Half Eagles
1857-C $5 AU50 PCGS. Variety 1. Per Doug Winter, "The 1857-C is one of the more available Charlotte half eagles both in terms of overall and high grade rarity." Most examples are reasonably well-struck for the facility. This AU50 half eagle is no different with strong upper stars, curls, feathers, and olive leaves. Medium yellow-gold color graces moderately abraded surfaces. Perhaps 60 to 78 examples survive in About Uncirculated condition, with 225 to 275 pieces in all.
From The Morgan Hill Collection.
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