1839-D $5 AU58 NGC. Winter 2-A....

Description

1839-D Half Eagle, AU58
Ex: S.S. New York

1839-D $5 AU58 NGC. Winter 2-A. Ex: S.S. New York. Important not only for its scarcity as a one-year type, this 1839-D half eagle is a formidable condition rarity as confirmed by the few AU58 pieces or finer that exist. Christian Gobrecht's initial rendition for the Liberty Head design appears on the 1839-D five dollar gold, with its curved neck truncation that embraces the obverse mintmark. The design varies significantly from the later Liberty Head dates 1840 to 1861.

An unanticipated hurricane brought the S.S. New York to grief in the Gulf of Mexico in September 1846. This is a bright and pleasing green-gold example as conserved among the S.S. New York shipwreck recoveries. The strike is sharp for this second-year Dahlonega issue, with only a trace of wear on the Liberty's face curls and the eagle's wingtips. A loupe reveals faint abrasions and tiny marks, although the fields appear smooth and attractive in-hand. The coin remains housed in its special label S.S. New York holder. The eye appeal is excellent. Census: 17 in 58, 6 finer (11/24).(Registry values: P4)
From The KRGJ Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25S9, PCGS# 8193, Greysheet# 8956)

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.

View all of [The KRGJ Collection ]

View Certification Details from NGC