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1834 Plain 4 Half Eagle, MS60
McCloskey 4-C, Block 8

1834 $5 Plain 4 MS60 NGC. Breen-6502, McCloskey 4-C, R.2. Block 8. The 1834 Plain 4 variety is the most plentiful Classic Head half eagle issue in Mint State, frequently encountered in type collectors' cabinets. This lustrous yellow-gold example yields only light chatter in the fields rather than deep abrasions, with just mild weakness on the central hair curls and upper-left portion of the shield. An affordable example of this short-lived type.(Registry values: P1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# E2KE, PCGS# 8171, GSID# 8856)

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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
June, 2015
4th-7th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Jun 5, 2015 for: $2,937.50
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