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1862-S Two and a Half, Choice AU
Ex: Norweb Collection

1862-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. Ex: Norweb. A rare issue with a mintage of just 8,000 pieces. Rich orange toning is predominant though the open fields are olive-green. The coin is well-struck and attractive to the unaided eye with minor planchet granularity near star 10 and a few faded pinscratches near the profile. Population: 9 in 55, 14 finer (9/16).
Ex: Norweb Collection, Part II (Bowers and Merena, 3/1988), lot 2052; Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 5/2012), lot 4822.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25K2, PCGS# 7798, Greysheet# 8392)

Weight: 4.18 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper


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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Oct-Nov, 2016
31st-2nd Monday-Wednesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Nov 1, 2016 for: $6,462.50
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