United States 1838-C 5 dollars

PCGS XF-40 ~ White Oak River Collection

The was the Charlotte mint's first year of operation and the only year the Classic Head Half Eagle was struck at this mint. The 1838-C is arguably the most popular coin produced by this mint. This example exhibits the original green-gold coloration over crusty patina (skin) that is avidly pursued by Southern gold enthusiasts. It is the key date for the classic head half eagle of 1834-38.

Recorded Mintage: 17,179.

Specification: 8.36 g, 0.899 fine gold, 22. 5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 57.

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.

Link to:

• 1836 5 dollars
• 1838 half dime
• 1838 dime
• 1839-C 5 dollars
• Coins and currency dated 1838
• return to United States Classic Head Half Eagles (1834-1838)