1839 $5 AU58 NGC....

Description

1839 Liberty Head Half Eagle, AU58
First Year of Design

1839 $5 AU58 NGC. The year 1839 saw the first use of the Liberty Head design on the half eagle denomination. Most examples seen today are in mid-level circulated grades, and coins in AU58 condition are very scarce. This pleasing near-Mint specimen shows sharp definition on the design elements and only the slightest traces of wear. The surfaces are light greenish-gold, with few abrasions for the grade. Census: 32 in 58, 38 finer (7/10).(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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