1911-S/S $5 FS-501 MS63 PCGS....

Description

1911-S/S Five Dollar, MS63
FS-501, Extraordinary Eye Appeal

1911-S/S $5 FS-501 MS63 PCGS. Autumn-gold surfaces release flashy hues of orange through radiant, satiny luster that produces a spectacular cartwheel effect on this 1911-S half eagle. San Francisco produced slightly more than 1.4 million pieces in 1911, but many were released into circulation (typical for Western coinage), and others fell victim to melting in the 1930s. Only 39 examples are finer than this coin at PCGS, a remarkable statistic given the hefty mintage (9/25). Overall the strike is strong, with just faint softness on the device high points. Marks are light and limited, appearing less evident due to the exceptional luster and color that deliver such strong eye appeal. FS-501 shows a secondary mintmark just south of the primary S. This is the finer of just two FS-501 examples attributed by PCGS (10/25), although many coins remain unattributed.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 145723, Base PCGS# 8522, Greysheet# 351846)

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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