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Lustrous 1865-S Eagle

1865-S XF 40 PCGS. Struck from the normal date dies, and scarcer than the inverted date, the reverse is slightly doubled, apparently struck from a rehubbed die. This is a very rare issue and one of the most impressive condition rarities we have ever encountered in any series. It may well be that the Normal Date 1865-S is the rarest S-mint in the series, including the 1864-S. At the XF 40 level, this coin is tied with four other pieces (all NGC certified) as the finest known. The only coin ever cataloged finer was the Miles specimen and it has not been seen since 1968. Typically struck, the devices are weakly impressed on each side. The surfaces are quite free from post-striking impairments, the only ones of any note being a curved dig in the center of Liberty's cheek, a nick above the eagle's head, and another on the eagle's neck. Bright orange-gold color overall, there are noticeable bits of mint luster still in evidence surrounding the devices.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 264G, PCGS# 8642, GSID# 9464)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 16.72 grams
AGW: 0.48375oz
Mintage: 16,700

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