1838 $5

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Sold on Aug 13, 1999 for:

$8,912.50 Bid Source: Live: Floor bidder

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Pleasing MS 63 Classic Head Half Eagle

1838 $5 MS 63 PCGS. Large Arrows, Small 5. Breen-6514. Boldly defined with full mint frost. Minor contact marks are evident, but none command singular attention. This example is at the upper levels of MS 63 and the initial appearance is that of a higher graded coin. This variety is the more available of the two 1838 types and represents a wonderful opportunity for the type collector to acquire a select Classic Head half eagle.

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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