Lot 568
1838-C $5 Classic Head. PCGS graded (Genuine, Scratch or Rim Nick), Details of Extremely Fine. Some scratches & interesting die crack running the diameter of the coin. Mintage 17,179.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $4,000
Lot 569
1838-D $5 Classic Head. PCGS graded EF-45. The '38-D is a key date, representing the first year of issue from this popular Southern mint, and the third rarest issue in the Classic Head series. Mintage 20,583 (PCGS Pop. 34 in EF-45, 75 graded higher, the highest grade being two MS-63 examples. Total of 177 in all grades, 9/26/11).Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $6,000