1843-D $5 Small D--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU50 Details....

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Conditionally Scarce Variety 10-G 1843-D Five Dollar, AU Details

1843-D $5 Small D--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU50 Details. Variety 10-G. This piece is the significantly scarcer one of the two major varieties, and is distinguishable by the small mintmark. Doug Winter estimates that there are only 45 to 50 survivors in About Uncirculated for both varieties, making this a conditional rarity with only about 10 examples known for the grade. Although this piece has been cleaned, it has strong detail and shows a full strike. There are a number of tiny abrasions on the surfaces, of course, but there are no particularly harsh marks. The high mintage for this issue (nearly 100,000 pieces) does not allude to the fact that many were melted and are now difficult to find in better grades. (Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25T4, PCGS# 98215, GSID# 8972)

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

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.