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Near-Mint 1840-C Half Eagle

1840-C $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 2-B. A remarkable piece with exceptional mint brilliance, the surfaces exhibit bright green-gold color. Both sides have the usual quota of minor surface marks that are especially visible in the fields. An outstanding piece, with few peers. Census: 9 in 58, 5 finer (7/08).(Registry values: P5)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25SD, PCGS# 8196, Greysheet# 8957)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.27oz
Mintage: 18,992


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
Jul-Aug, 2008
30th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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