Stack's Bowers Galleries

Winter 2022 Showcase Auction  –  27 October - 4 November 2022

Stack's Bowers Galleries, Winter 2022 Showcase Auction

U.S. Coins and Currency

Part 1: Th, 27.10.2022, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 28.10.2022, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Tu, 01.11.2022, from 5:00 PM CET
Part 4: Tu, 01.11.2022, from 10:00 PM CET
Part 5: Tu, 01.11.2022, from 11:00 PM CET
Part 6: We, 02.11.2022, from 4:00 PM CET
Part 7: We, 02.11.2022, from 9:00 PM CET
Part 8: Th, 03.11.2022, from 5:00 PM CET
Part 9: Th, 03.11.2022, from 10:00 PM CET
Part 10: Fr, 04.11.2022, from 6:00 PM CET
Part 11: Fr, 04.11.2022, from 11:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

1857-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.

This wonderfully original, uncommonly well preserved example is awash in warm olive-orange color. The luster is nearly full and frosty in texture with subtle semi-reflectivity evident in the fields. Striking detail is sharp to complete over virtually all design features. Minimally marked for the grade, and just right for another world class Liberty Head or Southern gold cabinet. The 1857-C is widely regarded as one of the more readily obtainable Charlotte Mint half eagles, a mintage of 31,360 pieces helping considerably in this regard. Like all issues from this coinage facility, however, well worn coins in VF and EF are the norm. About Uncirculated survivors are scarce, especially with original, premium quality surfaces offered here. Highly appealing.

PCGS# 8272. NGC ID: 25V3.

CAC Population: 16 in all AU grades.

From the Fairmont Collection - CBL Set.

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Price realized 4'400 USD
Starting price 1 USD
Estimate 3'000 USD
The auction is closed.
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