1847-O $5 XF40 PCGS. Variety 1....

Description

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

1847-O $5 XF40 PCGS. Variety 1. 30th Anniversary Green Label Holder. The 1847-O half eagle is the scarcest O-mint five, both in terms of absolute as well as conditional rarity. Only 12,000 pieces were struck with a mere 60 to 70 coins believed extant in all grades, per Doug Winter. This is a well-struck, problem-free piece that displays bright, subtly variegated pale rose and yellow patina. The surfaces are smooth and satiny. Population: 7 in 40, 25 finer (7/19).
Ex: Houston Signature (Heritage, 12/2014), lot 3776, which realized $10,575.(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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