1861-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. Die State II. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC.
Offered is a superior mid grade survivor of a rare and historic Southern gold issue. Boldly defined over the focal features, the more protected elements of Liberty's portrait and the eagle offer impressively sharp detail at the Choice VF level. Handsome orange-gold and deep honey colors are original and deliver strong eye appeal. Marks are inconsequential on surfaces that are remarkably smooth. The Charlotte Mint half eagle series passed into history in 1861 with a mintage of just 6,879 pieces. Of this total, 887 pieces are believed to have been struck in May of that year under the authority of the Confederate States of America. A middle die state example, the present coin was likely struck while the facility remained under Federal control, although there is no way of knowing for sure. The 1861-C is the eighth rarest of 24 dates in the Charlotte Mint half eagle series, there being only 200 or so coins extant in all grades. This premium VF-35 coin is far finer than most and has much to offer Southern gold enthusiasts.
PCGS# 8289. NGC ID: 25VL.
From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set.

Estimate: $8000