Lot 1080
1840-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Lightly toned. A weak impression was left by the rebound of the (possibly dilapidated) dies that struck this still-impressive 1840-C half eagle. There is a mark at Liberty's nose, but the fields are well preserved and above-average. Pop 6; 2 in 60; 1 in 61; 1 in 64. (PCGS # 8196) .
Two pairs of dies were shipped to Charlotte on January 24, 1840. One reverse die is described here: Obverse with stray 18 in dentils below date, several horizontal raised die lines extend into the field near from the rim opposite the first star. C mintmark closer to arrow feather above than to VE in denomination below, lowest point of arrow feather above inside curve of C, die crack from rim at 10:00 to eagle's wing tip.
Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000.
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