1835 $5

Description

PCGS 1835 MS 64. While one of the more commonly encountered dates in the Classic series of half eagles, the 1835 is certainly not a common date in mint condition. In fact, the same statement can be made for all dates of this type in MS 60 or better. For some reason, despite much larger mintages than half eagles from previous decades, Classic fives are only marginally more available in uncirculated condition. This piece ranks among the finest known, and is in fact tied with one other MS 64 as certified by PCGS and a single MS 64 graded by NGC.
The surfaces of this piece exude originality with a warm, reddish-tinged, lustrous glow and several small coppery alloy spots scattered across both sides. The strike is sharply defined in all areas and there are just the slightest blemishes evident, none of which could be considered as distracting. An important opportunity for the specialist in this short-lived and highly collectible gold series.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25RV, PCGS# 8173, GSID# 8862)

Metal: 89.92% Gold, 10.08% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.27oz
Mintage: 371,534

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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