1845 $5 MS64 PCGS....

Description

Tied for Finest 1845 Half Eagle

1845 $5 MS64 PCGS. This is one of the finest survivors from an original mintage of 417,099 coins. The obverse die has heavy finishing lines around Liberty's eye with another on her cheek. One of these actually appears to pierce her eye. Other die lines are visible at RTY of LIBERTY, with some at her throat and mouth, and more behind her head. This would be an excellent study piece for the numismatic researcher desiring to track the Liberty Head gold coins, much as Bob Grellman did with Braided Hair large cents. On the reverse, nearly every vertical line in the shield extends up through the horizontal lines, some reaching the top border of the shield. While Harry Bass took many notes on such coins, we are not aware of any researchers today doing this type of work. This example is sharply struck with frosty yellow gold luster and excellent surfaces for the grade. A few minor abrasions in the fields keep this from Gem status. Population: 9 in 64, 0 finer (10/04).(#8223) (Registry values: P5)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25TB, PCGS# 8223, GSID# 8890)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 417,099

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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