1834 $5 Crosslet 4 MS62 PCGS....

Description

1834 Classic Head, Crosslet 4 Half Eagle, MS62
Rare Guide Book Variety

1834 $5 Crosslet 4 MS62 PCGS. Second Head, Crosslet 4, Breen-6503, McCloskey 5-D, R.4. One of the unsung rarities among gold coins from the 1830s, the Crosslet 4 is easily the most elusive of all major variety Classic half eagles. Its rarity is, in fact, more similar to the previous two designs from 1813-29 and 1829-34 than the Classic series. The surfaces on this exceptional Crosslet 4 are boldly detailed in virtually all areas, just falling short of completeness on some of Liberty's hair curls. Both sides exhibit splendid red-orange and green-gold color, and satiny luster that is affected only by trivial scuffiness in the fields. A coin of obvious importance to the early gold specialist. Population: 5 in 62, 2 finer (11/09).
Ex: Central States Signature Auction (Heritage, 5/2005), lot 8596.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 8172, GSID# 8857)

Metal: 89.92% Gold, 10.08% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24169oz
Mintage: 657,460

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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