USA 5 dollars Liberty Head 1846
USA, Charlotte
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 5 dollars |
| Krause number | KM# 69 |
| Mintage | 12,995 |
| Metal | Gold 0.900 |
| thickness | 1.6 mm |
| diameter | 21.6 mm |
| weight | 8.359 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Star
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Coat of arms
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
FIVE D.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
Jeff Garrett:The 1846-C half eagle is a very rare issue in any grade. Just a few examples of the date are offered at auction each year. The issue is usually found well worn or damaged—even pleasing Extremely Fine or About Uncirculated coins are quite desirable and difficult to locate. The 1846-C half eagle is a true rarity in Mint State. Just a few examples have been graded Uncirculated, and it is doubtful whether all of them merit true Mint State status. One example has been graded at the gem level; this is possibly the Eliasberg piece, which is an extremely nice coin. The Milas coin was one of the only other choice examples that the authors have seen.Read More
