1805 $5

Description

Gem 1805 Half Eagle--Tied For Finest Known

1805 MS 65 NGC. Not in Breen, Miller-73, R.6. A second example of this scarce variety. This coin, however, is considerably finer than the MS 62 above, being tied for finest known with one other piece (a coin certified by PCGS). This is an extraordinary piece in every respect, from the striking details to the mint luster. Both sides are blanketed in rich orange-gold mint frost which is virtually blemish-free and tinted on the reverse with small portions of rose patina. The striking details are unusually strong with especially sharp definition on the breast feathers of the eagle above the shield. This is, without a doubt, one of the finest preserved pieces of early gold we have ever had the pleasure of handling.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25P4, PCGS# 8088, GSID# 8805)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.28oz
Mintage: 33,183

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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