1857-C Gold Dollar. AU Details--Ex Jewelry (PCGS).Varied shades of honey gold and ivory accent this well defined rarity. The high points are bright from time spent cherished as jewelry, though considerable luster is evident in the protected regions. A few shallow indentations should be noted in the fields, but the overall eye appeal remains relatively attractive.<p>This desirable piece represents the first year of Type III implementation at the Charlotte Mint. Of a small mintage of just 13,280 pieces, Doug Winter estimates that just 300-400 examples survive today. The majority of these are available in Extremely Fine and lower, with AU sharpness exceeding scarce among survivors. <p>
