My first C-mint coin arrived today - post something Charlotte

OnlyGoldIsMoney

For the last few months I have wanted to add a XF-AU, original Charlotte $2.50 to my collection. Nothing in the FUN auctions fit the bill.

When this 1852-C appeared in a prominent dealer's inventory on Saturday morning I knew I found my first C-mint coin. It arrived today (cross continent via USPS Express Mail in 24 hours!) just before the storm hit the Northeast.

PCGS XF45 CAC

Cameonut

Wow, that is nice.
As a new resident of North Carolina, I have been looking for a C mint eagle or quarter eagle. No luck so far, but you found a nice one.

Loupe

I like.

RYK

Excellent pick-up. Since it was not me, I am glad it was you.

coinlieutenant

Very nice!! I was just asking RYK if he beat me to that one! I was bummed I missed it.

John

lkeigwin

Very nice, Mark! I like it a lot.

Here's my one and only.
Lance.

ambro51

seems to be a lot of 'charlotte' lately ~~!

Weiss

Err, what a coincidence

AUandAG

VERY, VERY nice! Just missing one C

bob

Flatwoods

Wow! I think you found a winner. Great looking coin.

OnlyGoldIsMoney

<< <i>Very nice!! I was just asking RYK if he beat me to that one! I was bummed I missed it.

John >>




John, its likely I checked the Inventory just after that coin posted. Even then I fretted I was too late.

HoledandCreative

lordmarcovan

I like the toning on that one.

This is all I've ever owned.



I've been to the Mint Museum in Charlotte, though- and the one in Dahlonega as well.

My numismatic friends will probably burn me at the stake for saying this, but I was actually much more taken with some of the paintings and other exhibits at the Charlotte museum than I was with the coins. Seeing a whole set of Charlotte gold all laid out was attractive, and interesting for a few minutes, but not the adrenaline rush I was expecting it to be. When it came to gold coins in the museum, I was far more impressed with the British Queen Anne 5-guinea piece they had on display. I guess that's just the Darksider in me.

CharlotteDude

Nice pick-up, OGIM. Here are a couple that I enjoy...







Thanks to all for sharing their Charlotte ladies...

'dude

AnkurJ

Very nice and PQ!

claychaser

May I join in?

CharlotteDude

I really like the look of that '55-C Claychaser. Here's a recent pick-up... just arrived yesterday.




cheers,

'dude

RYK

This just arrived today:

keyman64

Congrats! Very nice!

tjkillian

Did they ever mint any gold coins at any other mint than Charlotte?


All very nice pieces, that is the ONE mint mark I do not have in my collection.

CaptHenway

I can't believe that nobody posted a picture of Charlotte Bronte!

CharlotteDude

Very nice looking '52-C, RYK. Interesting "short" story behind it, also. The consignor from New Hampshire must've been elated to make a find like that in his/her attic. Makes me wonder what still remains to be found in the basements, attics, and under the floorboards of many old colonial homes still standing in old town Annapolis.

congrats,

'dude