United States 1850-C 5 dollars

NGC AU-50 "Strong Mintmark" ~ White Oak River Collection

The 1850-C Half Eagle comes in two major varieties: "Weak" and "Strong" mintmark varieties. The "Strong" mintmark variety is more difficult to locate, commands a significant premium, and is by far more popular with Charlotte gold collectors and specialists. This example is the "Strong" mintmark variety and displays deep, reddish-gold coloration over crusty patina.

Recorded Mintage: 63,591.

Specification: 21.6 mm diameter, 8.359 g, 0.900 fine gold, .2418 troy oz AGW, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 69.

Source:

• Alexander, David T., Coin World Comprehensive Catalog & Encyclopedia of United States Coins, Sidney, OH: Amos Press, 1995.
• Breen, Walter H., Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U. S. and Colonial Coins, New York: Doubleday, 1987.
• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Yeoman, R. S., and Kenneth Bressett (ed.), A Guide Book of United States Coins, 65th Ed., Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, 2011.

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• 1849-C 5 dollars
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• 1850 20 dollars
• 1850-O 20 dollars
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