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1838 Classic Head Half Eagle, MS62
Large Arrows, McCloskey 1-A

1838 $5 MS62 NGC. Breen-6514, McCloskey 1-A, R.2. The Classic Head design was retired after 1838, making the issue an important one for type purposes. This attractive MS62 example displays well-detailed design elements and lustrous greenish-gold surfaces, with highlights of rose at the peripheries. Census: 25 in 62, 24 finer (9/12).(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


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
October, 2012
18th-21st Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Oct 19, 2012 for: $6,462.50
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