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1847-O Five Dollar, XF40
The Scarcest O-Mint Half Eagle

1847-O $5 XF40 PCGS. Variety 1. The 1847-O half eagle is the scarcest O-mint five, both in terms of absolute as well as condition rarity. Only 12,000 pieces were struck with a mere 40-50 coins believed extant in all grades. Just over a dozen examples are estimated in XF condition, and no more than 10 examples are finer. This is a well-struck, problem-free piece that displays bright, subtly variegated pale rose and yellow patina.(Registry values: P8)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25TR, PCGS# 8235, Greysheet# 8987)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper


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
December, 2014
4th-7th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 749

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Dec 4, 2014 for: $10,575.00
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