Lot 1155
1857-C $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Well struck with gold toning on both sides. Lustrous orange-gold with a whisper of olive iridescence in the toning at the left obverse. Sharply struck in the key areas, although some weakness is noted in the neck feathers (the eagle's neck feathers, not Liberty's), typical for most specimens of the date and mint.
The 1857-C is a notable rarity in all grades, but especially in Mint condition; this handsome example will make the advanced collector stand up and take notice, or, if he is already standing, sit down with a sigh of envy that someone other than he currently owns it. Regarding Mint State, the present piece, while not exactly a landmark rarity, is nevertheless among an elite few Mint State specimens that have been certified by one of the two major grading services. Specialists will want to bid liberally! Pop 5; 4 in 62; 1 in 63. (PCGS # 8272) .
Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000.
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