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Description

1839 $5 AU53 PCGS. The Coronet or Braided Hair design type replaced the Classic Head motif on the half eagle in 1839. Bright brassy-gold surfaces display traces of luster in the recessed areas and exhibit well defined design elements, save for the usual softness in the stars along the left obverse border. Light scattered marks are in concert with a coin having experienced some circulation.(Registry values: P5)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25S7, PCGS# 8191, GSID# 8883)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 118,143


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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2010
6th-10th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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