Lot 1467
1858-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-50 PQ. Well struck and nice light golden toning. Choice for the grade. Only 9,056 pieces struck. The fact is not general knowledge, but all of the equipment received by the Charlotte Mint was state of the art at the time this Southern facility opened for striking gold coins in 1838. The fact-finding journey of Philadelphia Mint Chief Coiner Franklin Peale through the mints of Europe in 1833-1835 assured that United States coins would be second to none in terms of technology. It was Peale, in fact, who supervised the installation of the Charlotte Mint's machinery. By 1858 the Mint was at the pinnacle of its production curve, but who could have guessed that what would become known as the War of the Rebellion would spell the end of the Charlotte mint three years hence! Pop 15; 69 finer (PCGS # 7787) .
Estimated Value $2,700 - 2,800.
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| Realized $2,990 |
