1909-O $5 MS61 NGC....

Description

Mint State 1909-O Half Eagle
Last O-Mint Gold Coin

1909-O $5 MS61 NGC. The 1909-O half eagle's low mintage of 34,200 pieces makes it the key to the Indian Head five dollar series, but its status as the last O-mint gold coin increases its historical appeal in the eyes of many collectors. The old Mint on Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans still stands today, maintained by the Louisiana State Museum (along with four other buildings) coming through Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 relatively unscathed, like most of the French Quarter. This memento of the facility's closure 101 years ago boasts a fully formed mintmark and well-struck surfaces with orange-gold coloration. The scattered fields marks are mostly confined to the reverse, around the motto. Acquisition of this attractive piece would certainly be cause for celebration with coffee and beignets. Census: 64 in 61, 45 finer (2/10).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25ZK, PCGS# 8515, GSID# 9320)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Melt Value: $266.55
Gold Spot: $1,102/oz (03-26-2010)
Mintage: 34,200

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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