Lot 1247
1855-C. NGC graded AU-58. Nice golden toning. Only 9,803 struck. The strike is crisp in a few areas, though some lack of detail may be noted at the central portrait where Liberty's hair is ill-defined; the reverse is weaker, which is typical for 1855-C. Noteworthy are softly impressed leaves n the wreath on both sides, LL and 8 are also affected since they lie opposite the highest obverse design which precluded the metal from filling the die recesses. Sharp C mintmark, as always. Much better detail in the rim denticles. Surfaces retain some muted luster in the areas around the devices. No obvious marks other than a few normal circulation abrasions.
The Charlotte, North Carolina mint struck Gold Dollars each year from 1849 to 1861. In the latter year, the Southern states seceded from the Union and formed their own Confederacy, at which time the Mint ceased operations. By the later 1850s and first two years of the 1860s, yearly Gold Dollar production at this facility was a mere trickle. Pop 34; 17 finer, 4 in 60, 8 in 61, 1 in 61+, 4 in 62. (PCGS # 7533) .
Estimated Value $15,000 - 16,000.
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