1839-D $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 1-A....

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1839-D Half Eagle, AU58
Rare Variety 1-A

1839-D $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 1-A. Ex: Long Island Collection. About 85% of 1839-D half eagles are Variety 2-A, which places the Dahlonega mintmark further east above the date. The present lot, though is the rarer Variety 1-A. The upright of the D is centered above the 3. An example of either variety is desirable, since the mintage was only 18,939 pieces, and the '39-D is the sole Liberty Dahlonega issue with an obverse mintmark. This nicely struck Borderline Uncirculated five has honey-gold color. Liberty's cheek shows a few thin marks, but the fields are surprisingly free from abrasions. Census: 17 in 58, 6 finer (1/22).
From The Long Island Collection, Part II. (Registry values: P4)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25S9, PCGS# 8193, Greysheet# 8956)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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