1848-D $5 AU55 ICG....

Description

Lustrous Choice AU 1848-D Half Eagle

1848-D $5 AU55 ICG. Variety 18-M. The left upright of the D mintmark is directly above the left upright of the E in FIVE, and the front of the mintmark narrowly misses the olive branch. This piece shows some planchet roughness that likely was present before the coin ever circulated, although some of the ticks and field are undoubtedly circulation-caused as well. Yellow-gold surfaces nonetheless show considerable remaining luster, as expected for the grade, and the strike is well executed, unusually so for this strike-challenged issue.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25TU, PCGS# 8238, GSID# 8989)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 47,465

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