1911-S $5 MS64 NGC....

Description

Bright Near-Gem 1911-S Half Eagle

1911-S $5 MS64 NGC. David Akers' landmark series of six volumes covering the entire spectrum of U.S. gold denominations says of the 1911-S five dollar that it is a condition rarity, with few Mint State pieces even achieving the MS60 to MS62 grade. He also called it "one of the most underrated issues in the series, if not the entire spectrum of 20th-century United States gold coins." Some 20+ years later, Garrett and Guth mentioned that Gem and finer pieces are still underrated.
The present near-Gem example offers bright yellow-gold surfaces, with sharp definition prevailing throughout. The only mentionable marks are a small cluster of abrasions around the motto on the reverse. Census: 19 in 64, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25ZM, PCGS# 8522, GSID# 9325)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Melt Value: $282.27
Gold Spot: $1,167/oz (04-29-2010)
Mintage: 1,416,000

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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