Gold, 1853 Charlotte Half Eagle, 5 Dollars

1853 Charlotte Gold Half Eagle, Liberty Head

Designed by Christian Gobrecht.

The Charlotte mint operated for 9 years between 1849 and 1859 in response to the first US gold rush, spurred by a 1799 gold nugget discovery. In pristine

uncirculated condition, these coins, C mint mark, can go for up to 100,000

dollars.

Tap center for reverse.

Tap 6 oclock for text.