1843-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.

Presented here is a fantastic condition rarity for this otherwise more obtainable C-Mint half eagle from the 1840s. Bold satin to softly frosted luster blends with vivid golden-orange and rose-apricot colors, the surfaces attractively and originally preserved. A touch of softness in the centers is easily overlooked on a half eagle produced at this rustic Southern coinage facility. Otherwise the strike is sharply executed, and with no significant marks or other blemishes, one would be hard pressed to find a more desirable 1843-C half eagle at this level of Mint State preservation. This issue has a mintage of 44,277 pieces and, like all Charlotte Mint gold coins, suffered a high rate of attrition through circulation. Most survivors grade VF or low end EF. Even in About Uncirculated the 1843-C is rare, while in Mint State Doug Winter accounts for only nine or 10 distinct examples in his 2008 reference on Charlotte Mint gold coinage. A highlight of this special offering from the Fairmont Collection, and just right for another world class numismatic cabinet.

PCGS# 8214. NGC ID: 25T3.

PCGS Population: 6; 10 finer (MS-64 finest). CAC Population: just 2 in all Mint State grades, the present example in MS-61 and an example in MS-62.

From the Fairmont Collection-Hendricks Set.

Estimate: $ 10000