1909-D $5 MS64 PCGS....

Description

Choice 1909-D Five Dollar
Elusive Dropped Letter Mint Error

1909-D $5 MS64 PCGS. This Choice gold type coin is notable for exhibiting a dropped letter, in the shape of the mintmark, located above the eagle's left (facing) shoulder. The dropped letter is a rare mint error for most series, although the error occurs more often than usual (in percentage terms) on Indian half eagles. This is because most of the design was raised on the dies, with only the mintmark recessed. Grease, like water, seeks its level and eventually clogs the mintmark, then is dislodged and struck into the next coin. Other 1909-D half eagles with dropped mintmark letters were auctioned by Heritage in September 2002 (lot 8256), May 2005 (lot 2618), and July 2006 (lot 1335).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28DJ, PCGS# 8514, Greysheet# 9319)

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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