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Lot 2423

1849-C $5 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Nice mint luster. Moderately weak in the centers, as noted in the photos. The surface has a lovely warm golden patina. Pop 4; 12 finer. (PCGS # 8241) .

The Charlotte Mint in North Carolina never produced eagles ($10 pieces) or double eagles ($20), nor did it strike the three-dollar pieces, but Charlotte did contribute to the coining of gold dollars. Authorized by the Act of March 3, 1849, this small coin debuted the same year this half eagle was struck, but depositors preferred the larger $5 denomination for business and banking transactions since its size and weight closely resembled the most popular European and British gold denominations.
Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500.

 
Realized $5,463



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