1912-S $5 MS64 PCGS....

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Amazing Near-Gem 1912-S Half Eagle

1912-S $5 MS64 PCGS. Few 20th century gold coins are so tantalizing as the 1912-S five dollar piece. Garrett and Guth (2006) comment on its comparative and absolute virtues: "One of the classic rarities and most difficult issues to obtain in Mint State, the 1912-S issue has earned its reputation, which is quite a feat considering the number of rarities among the Indian Head half eagle series."
The Choice exemplar offered here displays uncommonly strong detail overall, though the mintmark is softly struck. The subtly lustrous surfaces are surprisingly well-preserved, with only a handful of minor flaws that combine to preclude a better designation. Excessively elusive any finer; the combined certified population shows only one such coin, a single Gem certified by PCGS (11/07).(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25ZN, PCGS# 8524, Greysheet# 9326)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: Gold

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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