1843-O $5

Description

PCGS 1843-O MS 60. Large Letters. With an estimated mintage of some 80,000 pieces one would think that quite a few AU and mint state pieces would have survived. However, this is not the case and high grade examples are very elusive, and this is the first uncirculated piece we can remember handling. Very sharply struck as are most examples of this issue, the fields are fully prooflike and give the coin a shimmering brightness and resultant eye appeal that transcends the MS 60 grade. Almost all known examples are heavily abraded, but not this piece. There are a few small abrasions scattered about and a squiggly die crack from star 12 to the back of Liberty's neck. Population: 1 in 60, only 1 finer (5/94).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28BF, PCGS# 8216, GSID# 8973)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 82,000

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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