1856-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).This handsome example exhibits blushes of light rose patina to otherwise olive-orange surfaces. The 1856-C is not a well produced issue and, while the present example exhibits areas of typical mint-made roughness on both sides, striking detail is quite bold over the focal features. Free of significant marks, as well, this coin is sure to catch the eye of discerning Southern gold collectors. The mintage for this issue was just over 7,900 pieces, and Doug Winter (2008) ranks the 1856-C issue as the third rarest of the 20 Charlotte Mint quarter eagles.
