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1838-D $5 HM-1, R.3, AU50 NGC....

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1838-D Half Eagle, AU50
HM-1, Scarce First Year Issue

1838-D $5 HM-1, R.3, AU50 NGC. Early Die State before polishing of the obverse and reverse dies, with full hair and eagle detail. This is the first year of half eagle mintage for the Dahlonega branch mint, which are highly sought after by Classic Head gold collectors and type collectors, as the following year was the first issue of the new Liberty Head design for half eagles. Daryl Haynor describes the 1838-D strike, "Overall both the obverse and reverse are well struck. The details of Miss Liberty, especially the hair, are well defined." That description matches the overall strike of this example, with some weakness in the obverse stars. The eagle and shield display excellent definition.

This specimen has attractive olive-gold toning. Circulation marks are commensurate with the Extremely Fine grade, with slightly more contact marks in the reverse fields. Luster is within the stars and reverse lettering. This is a nice example of the scarce first year Dahlonega branch mint half eagle, and the last year of the Classic Head half eagles.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# E2MU, Variety PCGS# 765270, Base PCGS# 8178, Greysheet# 226366)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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Auction Info

2025 April 30 - May 4 CSNS US Coins Signature® Auction #1383 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2025
30th-4th Wednesday-Sunday
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Sold on Apr 30, 2025 for: $15,600.00
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