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1837 Half Eagle, Well-Struck MS61

1837 $5 MS61 NGC. Breen-6512, McCloskey 2-B, R.2. The Large Date, Large 5 variety, one of three die combinations for this scarcer Philadelphia date. The Block 8 and single curl on the forehead confirms the variety. Bright yellow-gold surfaces exhibit well-struck design elements. Scattered ticks do not disturb. Census: 19 in 61, 28 finer (12/13).
From the collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation.(Registry values: P1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25RZ, PCGS# 8175, GSID# 8866)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.2419oz
Mintage: 207,121


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
January, 2014
8th-12th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 10, 2014 for: $3,818.75
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