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Frosty 1834 Plain 4 Classic Half Eagle MS64

1834 $5 Plain 4 MS64 PCGS. This first-year Classic Head issue is more readily obtainable than any of the preceding Half Eagles, and it is also one of the most common Half Eagles of its type in all grades. Both sides of this near-Gem example are yellow-gold in color with original frosty luster and modest cartwheel effects. The strike is generally bold with only the most trivial softness of detail over the centers. Population: 40 in 64, 3 finer (11/01).

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
February, 2002
21st-23rd Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 295
Sold on Feb 22, 2002 for: $7,762.50
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