1846-D $5 MS61 PCGS. Variety 16-K....

Description

1846-D Normal Mintmark Half Eagle, MS61
One of the Finest Known

1846-D $5 MS61 PCGS. Variety 16-K. The special nature of this coin can best be demonstrated by quoting Doug Winter's description of the usually seen 1846-D:

"It appears that 1846-D Normal Mintmark half eagles went directly into circulation and stayed there for a long period of time. As a result, they show signs of rough handling."

This Uncirculated piece is certainly the exception to that rule. The surfaces are bright and lustrous with a glimmer of semireflectivity in the fields. The devices are well struck overall, and magnification is needed to find a couple of small marks on the face of Liberty. At the MS61 level, this is one of the finest 1846-D fives known. Two MS61s are listed at the top of Doug's Condition Census, and since the publication of his latest book (2003), only two pieces have been certified finer (6/10).(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25TH, PCGS# 8228, GSID# 8981)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 80,294

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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