1874-S $5 XF45 ANACS....

Description

1874-S $5 XF45 ANACS. Only 16,000 five dollar gold pieces were struck in San Francisco in 1874, making surviving examples rare in any condition. Reflecting the low numbers, PCGS and NGC combined have awarded the XF45 grade to only 15 examples, with 53 higher (2/14). This Choice XF example displays shades of gold, peach, and silver.
From the Collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25WR, PCGS# 8335, Greysheet# 9058)

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.