1856-D $5 MS60 PCGS. Variety 39-FF....

Description

1856-D Half Eagle, MS60
Low-Mintage Dahlonega Issue

1856-D $5 MS60 PCGS. Variety 39-FF. As the San Francisco Mint came up to speed, less Gold Rush bullion was shipped East for coining, and production at the Dahlonega Mint dwindled. During 1856, the facility struck only about 23,000 coins, mostly half eagles along with tiny mintages of gold dollars and quarter eagles. The 1856-D five is rare in Uncirculated grades. The present unblemished caramel-gold example has mildly prooflike fields. The strike is sharp at the borders although the eagle's neck and fletchings are lightly brought up, as are curls near Liberty's ear.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25UX, PCGS# 8268, Greysheet# 9019)

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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