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1859 Five Dollar, AU50
Exceptional Old-Time Patina

1859 $5 AU50 PCGS. While Charlotte and Dahlonega issues of the 1840s and 1850s get ample attention, many Philadelphia dates go underappreciated, despite being often scarcer than their branch mint counterparts. The 1859 is no exception: Only 16,734 pieces were struck, and any example is a scarce find. The current AU piece displays delightful old-time "crust" with deep orange-gold and amber-honey patina. Some struck-in die grease appears on the ME in AMERICA, and there are moderate field abrasions. Nonetheless, the coin is decidedly attractive.(Registry values: P6)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25VB, PCGS# 8280, Greysheet# 8905)

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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Proxy Bidding Ends 
November
13th Thursday 12:50 pm CT
Auction Dates
November
13th-14th Thursday-Friday
Proxy Bidding Time Remaining 
2 Days 7h 39m 29s
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
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This lot is in: 1 - Signature® Floor Session (Live Floor, Live Phone, Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
(Lots 3001-3463) - 1:00 PM Central Time, Thursday, November 13, 2025.
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Heritage Auctions
2801 W. Airport Freeway
Dallas, TX 75261

Current Bid:
$850
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