1837 $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC....

Description

High-End 1837 Classic Head Five, MS64
Large Date, Large 5

1837 $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Large Date, Large 5, Breen-6512, McCloskey 2-B, R.3. The 1837 Classic Head half eagle boasts a substantial mintage of 207,121 pieces, but it is much less available than that total suggests. Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth report the issue is "a semi-scarce date" in general, and note that "Mint State examples are decidedly rare." NGC has certified only five examples at the Choice level, with two finer; while PCGS has graded eight specimens in MS64, with three finer (6/09). The issue has always been popular with collectors, with an auction appearance occurring as early as the A.C. Kline Sale (M. Thomas & Sons, 6/1855), lot 199.
The present coin is an appealing specimen, with a remarkable full strike that imparts complete definition to all central design elements and peripheral devices. The surfaces display thick mint luster and just a touch of light reddish patina, with no obvious or detracting handling marks. A visual treat for the discerning collector.(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

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