1865 $5 AU55 NGC....

Description

1865 Half Eagle, AU55
Late Civil War Rarity

1865 $5 AU55 NGC. As the Civil War came to a close, mintage of gold and silver coins at Philadelphia remained extremely low due to hoarding activities. Just 1,295 half eagles were coined there in 1865, a figure that includes 25 proofs. Out West, production at the San Francisco Mint was greater with a mintage of 27,612 coins. While collectors seeking a single example to represent the year will naturally gravitate toward the California product, specialists who seek dates and mintmarks will have a hard time finding a nicer example of this issue. Both sides are brilliant honey-gold with scattered handling marks that include a short scratch on Liberty's chin. The surfaces retain nearly full luster and strong eye appeal. Census: 6 in 55, 8 finer (3/25).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2022), lot 3223.(Registry values: P8)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25VW, PCGS# 8298, Greysheet# 8911)

Weight: 8.36 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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