1899 $5 MS66 NGC....
Description
1899 Liberty Half Eagle, MS66
Exceptional Type Coin
1899 $5 MS66 NGC. From a substantial mintage of more than
1.7 million pieces, the 1899 Liberty half eagle is an available
issue in grades up to the MS65 level, but examples in MS66
condition are very scarce and finer coins are rare. This sharply
detailed Premium Gem exhibits well-preserved orange-gold surfaces,
with vibrant mint luster and terrific eye appeal. Census: 88 in 66
(8 in 66+), 18 finer (10/25).(Registry values: P1)Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25YS, PCGS# 8398, Greysheet# 8945)
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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