1856-C Liberty Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).；Light olive-gold patina blankets both sides of this bold and lustrous C-Mint five. An underrated issue among Southern gold coins, the 1856-C vies with the 1839-C and 1860-C as the ninth rarest Charlotte Mint half eagle. Examples are rarer than a mintage of 28,457 pieces might imply, there being no more than 250 to 300 survivors in all grades. With most known examples grading VF or EF, this PCGS-certified AU holds particular appeal for the high grade collector.；From our (Stacks) sale of March 1979, lot 1586. Lot tag included.
