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1908-D Indian Half Eagle, MS65
Tied for the Finest at NGC

1908-D $5 MS65 NGC. A sharply detailed Gem specimen of this important first-year issue, the attractive autumn-gold surfaces have subdued luster and minimal marks that combine to define the grade. David Akers mentioned that several small hoards were typically MS60 to MS63 quality, although he mentioned the Virgil Brand holdings that contained a small quantity of higher-grade coins. He wrote: "Most of the relatively few choice pieces around today are from the Brand hoard." However, the Brand provenance is difficult or impossible to confirm for these pieces today due to the passage of time. Brand's death came nearly 100 years ago in June 1926. Census: 7 in 65, 0 finer (10/25).(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28DF, PCGS# 8511, Greysheet# 9317)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper


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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November
13th Thursday 5:50 pm CT
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13th-14th Thursday-Friday
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