1916-S $5 MS63 PCGS....

Description

1916-S Half Eagle, MS63
Last San Francisco Mint Issue

1916-S $5 MS63 PCGS. Except for a few commemorative gold dollars that were produced in 1916 and 1917, gold coinage was suspended in 1916 during the early stages of World War I. The next regular issue U.S. gold coin was struck in 1920. Half eagles, eagles, and double eagles were struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1916, totaling 1,174,500 coins with a face value of $18,505,000. One of those coins was the present Select Mint State example that displays sharp design details and lovely amber-gold luster.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28DY, PCGS# 8532, Greysheet# 9331)

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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