Opinions on this 1858 Charlotte $2.50?

asheland · January 30, 2020 12:59PM

I’m 99.9% sure I’ll be buying this tonight. I’ve always wanted a Charlotte example and this is the minimum grade I want...

I find the surfaces to be exceptional. And, even though it’s an older slab, surprisingly it has a true-view.

The slab shot is pretty accurate to in-hand look:

The true view:

Smudge · January 30, 2020 1:06PM

I like it. Nice old gold look and color. Better than most Charlotte QE’s from the 1850’s, but the 58 usually is. Nice coin.

asheland · January 30, 2020 2:00PM

Thanks!

johnny9434 · January 30, 2020 2:22PM

xf 45 one of my favorite grades, haven't found a fractional note that I like yet either.

Walkerfan · January 30, 2020 2:25PM

Nice-looking, wholesome coin.

treybenedict · January 30, 2020 2:30PM

Very nice color

Insider2 · January 30, 2020 2:33PM

Very nice color.

asheland · January 30, 2020 2:35PM

I found the color really nice.

asheland · January 30, 2020 2:36PM

I did end up buying it.

291fifth · January 30, 2020 2:42PM

@asheland said:
I did end up buying it.

I'm a bit late but I like the coin.

logger7 · January 30, 2020 3:59PM

Nice coin; Doug Winter said that a lot of these branch mint gold coins ended upgrading later due to an evolution in understanding of how these were usually poorly struck.

ShadyDave · January 30, 2020 4:10PM

Good pickup, congrats!

asheland · January 30, 2020 4:11PM

Exciting to me as it’s my first ever Charlotte example!

ms70 · January 30, 2020 4:31PM

I think it's awesome.

Boosibri · January 30, 2020 4:43PM

I like it overall. I’d like it better as a 40 than a 45 but on these I personally tend to reward originality of surfaces first and technical grade second, provides that the cost is still roughly right.

Namvet69 · January 30, 2020 4:48PM

What a nice warm colored gold coin. Nice find. Peace Roy

Insider2 · January 30, 2020 4:58PM

@logger7 said:
Nice coin; Doug Winter said that a lot of these branch mint gold coins ended upgrading later due to an evolution in understanding of how these were usually poorly struck.

LOL, where have I heard about the evolution in understanding twelve years ago? Let's see, the top graders in the country running successful coin dealerships, or working decades at TPGS's (including the owners and finalizers) are still learning about "strike?" Give me a break! If you want to learn about poorly struck 1858-C Quarter Eagles. pull up that date on the Internet and look at the MS coins.

Remember, COMMERCIAL GRADING is all about "value." The OP's coin has great color!

mark_dak · January 30, 2020 5:34PM

Nice coin... Great pick up. Enjoy!!

divecchia · January 30, 2020 5:38PM

It's gold, what's not to like.

Donato

Winchester1873 · January 30, 2020 7:06PM

I like it-looks original. Will there be more Charlottes to join it in the future??

CharlotteDude · January 30, 2020 7:12PM

Nice looking coin. Looks solid for the grade and the color adds to its eye appeal. I enjoyed putting together a set of these QEs several years ago. I might even venture back into that area a some point. They're just so leetle..