1873-S $5 MS61 NGC....

Description

1873-S Liberty Half Eagle, MS61
Tied for Finest Certified

1873-S $5 MS61 NGC. The San Francisco Mint struck a meager production of 31,000 five dollar gold pieces in 1873, down slightly from the previous year's output but not by much. Those coins were intended for circulation, and circulate they did. PCGS CoinFacts estimates only 100 examples survive today in all grades. The issue is extremely rare in Mint State, but its elusive nature is not widely recognized, outside of series specialists. Currently, the only certified Mint State examples are this piece and one other MS61 example at NGC, and a single MS61 specimen at PCGS (12/24). This impressive MS61 specimen exhibits sharply detailed design elements throughout. The pleasing greenish-gold surfaces show the expected number of minor contact marks for the grade, with vibrant mint luster on both sides. This lot represents an important opportunity for the advanced collector or Registry Set enthusiast.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25WM, PCGS# 8332, Greysheet# 9056)

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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