1859-D $5 Medium D AU55 PCGS. CAC. Variety 44-HH....

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1859-D Half Eagle, Choice AU
CAC Approval, Original Surfaces

1859-D $5 Medium D AU55 PCGS. CAC. Variety 44-HH. The usual variety. Doug Winter writes, "The coloration on original, uncleaned examples is medium to deep green-gold. Pieces are also known with lighter orange-gold shading. Most have been cleaned or dipped at one time." This high-end Choice AU half eagle is undeniably original with remaining mint luster and eye-appealing color The stars, date, and reverse legend are razor-sharp, while detail is typically mushy in the centers. There are a few small marks in the obverse fields but not much else. From a mintage of 10,366 pieces. Population: 21 in 55, 29 finer. CAC: 4 in 55, 7 finer (7/18).(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25VD, PCGS# 8282, Greysheet# 9030)

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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