1859-C $1.00 PCGS AU53 CAC

The 1859-C is the rarest Type Three gold dollar from Charlotte (and among the rarest dollars from this mint) but it is actually less rare than the 1857-C in higher grades. Like the 1857-C, the 1859-C has a very distinctive appearance due to its method of manufacture. This piece is actually very well produced for the issue with a nice planchet that is less defective than usual. The strike is sharp with a full date and much bolder denticles than usual. Unlike nearly every 1859-C dollar that I've seen in the last few years, this piece hasn't been processed and it shows very nice original green-gold color. A small shallow planchet defect, as made, rests on the rear of Liberty's throat. You could look for years and not find a more attractive circulated 1859-C dollar than this. CAC has approved just two examples of this date in AU53 and none finer than this.

1859-C $5.00 NGC AU55 CAC

Early die state without the extensive obverse rust seen on many examples. The 1859-C is, along with the 1860-C, one of the most difficult Charlotte coins of this denomination, to find with good eye appeal. Due to faulty annealing and/or incomplete hubbing, these two dates have an odd "unfinished" look which is visible even on high grade coins. This example, while not "perfect," still has a far above-average look for the date with nice overall detail and lovely deep natural green-gold color on the obverse and reverse. There are a few scattered marks seen in the right obverse field. This ia ctually one of the best-looking circulated 1859-C half eagles that I can recall having seen in some time and if you collect this series in circulated grades, you'll appreciate the originality and eye appeal of this coin.