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Condition Rarity 1840-D Tall D Half Eagle, MS61

1840-D $5 Tall D MS61 NGC. Variety 3-B. The opening of the 0 in the date is centered over a denticle, and the upright of the D mintmark is positioned above the left serif of the right diagonal of the V in FIVE, while the right edge extends to the upright of the E in FIVE. The 1840-D is extremely rare in Mint State. The yellow-gold surfaces of this MS61 example exhibit well struck motifs, and show the most potent luster in the recessed areas. Light handling marks are somewhat more numerous on the obverse. Census: 6 in 61, 5 finer (1/09).(Registry values: P4)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25SG, PCGS# 8198, Greysheet# 8958)

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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
February, 2009
5th-8th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Feb 6, 2009 for: $9,200.00
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