1838 $5 MS61 PCGS. Breen-6514, McCloskey 1-A, R.2. ...

Description

1838 Five Dollar, MS61
Final-Year Classic Head Issue

1838 $5 MS61 PCGS. Breen-6514, McCloskey 1-A, R.2. Large arrows and repunching on the Small 5 in 5D help confirm the variety, while D in the denomination is well left of the branch stem. While the 1838 is readily available to represent the Classic Head type, it is scarce in Mint State conditions. This apricot-gold MS61 coin is smooth and free of all but a few infrequent, tiny marks. Struck from clashed dies, the surfaces display retain hints of reflectivity and the motifs are sharply struck. Population: 11 in 61, 57 finer (10/19).(Registry values: P1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25S4, PCGS# 8176, GSID# 8868)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.2419oz
Mintage: 286,588

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