Lot 1820
1855-C. PCGS graded AU-58. Nice golden toning. Only 39,788 minted. A small mark by star 2 can be used to identify this coin. There is much to say about the beautiful color and originality of this frosty coin since they are clearly higher quality than the usual Very Fine to Extremely Fine specimen from this branch mint. A quality most difficult to obtain. The mint frost is aglow around and throughout the main devices on either side. There is just a bit of light yellow-gold patina as well. This is an otherwise strongly struck example, including nice detail to all the important high points, with the possible exception of these regions (standard for the issue): the eagle’s claws, some neck feathers, and minor rounding on the arrowheads and shield outline. Large C mintmark occupies the center area between the denomination and the branch end. Pop 5; 3 finer, 1 in 60, 1 in 62, 1 in 63 (PCGS # 8262) .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500.
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