United States 1846-C 5 dollars
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Due to a fire at the Charlotte Mint in the Summer of 1844, no coins were minted in 1845. Not until later in 1846 did the mint resume operations and Half Eagle production was limited to less than 13,000 coins. Nearly all of this date exhibit heavily bagmarked surfaces. Most examples underwent extensive circulation, most likely due to the high demand for a large monetary medium in the surrounding area after the year-long lapse in mint operations. This is the second lowest production year for Half Eagles, following only the 1861-C, making the 1846-C is one of the rarest in the series.
Recorded Mintage: 12,992.
Specification: 21.6 mm diameter, 8.359 g, 0.900 fine gold, .2418 troy oz AGW, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: KM 69.
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