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1838 $5 HM-1, R.3, MS62 NGC....
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Sold on Jan 16, 2026 for:
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Description
1838 HM-1 Half Eagle, MS62
Lustrous Yellow-Gold Beauty
1838 $5 HM-1, R.3, MS62 NGC. Beautiful yellow-gold surfaces
are covered with deep luster. Slight silver regions exist across
the top left wing to the neck. Strike is razor-sharp across both
sides. This issue represents the final year of the Classic Head
half eagle before the Liberty Head design was brought to the half
eagle in 1839. Two die marriages are known, each with a unique
obverse and reverse die. The D in 5 D. is positioned further left
relative to the stem on HM-1. SB North Carolina is noted on the NGC
holder.Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25S4, Variety PCGS# 765246, Base PCGS# 8176, Greysheet# 376250)
Weight: 8.36 grams
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Auction Info
2026 January 14 - 17 FUN US Coins Signature® Auction #1390 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2026
14th-17th
Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 21
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