1843-C $5 AU50 NGC. Variety 2. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This About Uncirculated Charlotte half eagle retains considerable eye appeal despite a bit of strike weakness. There are no deep or significant marks on this coin; rather, the moderate circulation minimizes any abrasions. Prooflike flash surrounds the devices, and plentiful mint luster remains beneath attractive, orange-gold patina. This is a popular C-Mint issue not only for its scarcity, but also for its status as the final year of the small letters reverse. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $27.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $2837.63. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1843-C $5 AU50 NGC. Variety 2. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This About Uncirculated Charlotte half eagle retains considerable eye appeal despite a bit of strike weakness. There are no deep or significant marks on this coin; rather, the moderate circulation minimizes any abrasions. Prooflike flash surrounds the devices, and plentiful mint luster remains beneath attractive, orange-gold patina. This is a popular C-Mint issue not only for its scarcity, but also for its status as the final year of the small letters reverse. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $27.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $2837.63. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1840 $5 Narrow Mill AU53 NGC. CAC. Sea-green and peach-gold toning embraces this minimally marked and moderately circulated No Motto half eagle. Luster outlines the stars, letters, feathers, and shield lines. A scarce issue typically encountered in VF to XF grades. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $822.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1840 $5 Narrow Mill AU53 NGC. CAC. Sea-green and peach-gold toning embraces this minimally marked and moderately circulated No Motto half eagle. Luster outlines the stars, letters, feathers, and shield lines. A scarce issue typically encountered in VF to XF grades. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $822.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1839-C $5 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. Variety 1. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Lightly cleaned with numerous light abrasions but no overt hairlines or evidence of harsh cleaning, this Charlotte Mint example is a necessity for type and gold specialists because of its one-year-only design status and the popular obverse mintmark. A year later, the portrait was subtly modified and the mintmark moved to the reverse, where it resides for the rest of the series. Despite the cleaning, mint luster remains around the devices and the in-hand impression conveys nice eye appeal. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $30.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $4406.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1838 $5 XF40 NGC. CAC. Breen-6515, McCloskey 2-B, R.1. Only two die pairs are known for the 1838, despite a reported mintage of 286,588 pieces. McCloskey 2-B has small arrows and a large 5 in 5 D. Its counterpart, McCloskey 1-A, has large arrows and a small 5 in 5 D. The Guide Book presently ignores the differences. This moderately abraded McCloskey 2-B half eagle displays orange and green-gold surfaces. Wear is evident on the forehead, curls, and wingtips. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $910.63. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1838 $5 XF40 NGC. CAC. Breen-6515, McCloskey 2-B, R.1. Only two die pairs are known for the 1838, despite a reported mintage of 286,588 pieces. McCloskey 2-B has small arrows and a large 5 in 5 D. Its counterpart, McCloskey 1-A, has large arrows and a small 5 in 5 D. The Guide Book presently ignores the differences. This moderately abraded McCloskey 2-B half eagle displays orange and green-gold surfaces. Wear is evident on the forehead, curls, and wingtips. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $910.63. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1836 $5 VF25 NGC Breen-6508, McCloskey 5-D, R.3. The Second Head, Small Date variety. A lemon-gold and cream-gray example with lightly abraded and minutely granular fields. The motifs exhibit expected wear but are unblemished. The obverse rim displays minor distractions near 12 o'clock. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $528.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1836 $5 VF25 NGC Breen-6508, McCloskey 5-D, R.3. The Second Head, Small Date variety. A lemon-gold and cream-gray example with lightly abraded and minutely granular fields. The motifs exhibit expected wear but are unblemished. The obverse rim displays minor distractions near 12 o'clock. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $528.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1836 $5 VF25 NGC. CAC. Breen-6509, McCloskey 4-D, R.2. The NGC insert states Block 8, a characteristic usual for the issue. The present Block 8 example is ideal for the grade. The original olive-gold surfaces are smooth and problem-free. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $558.13. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
