1851 $5 MS62 PCGS....

Description

Surprisingly Scarce 1851 Five Dollar, MS62

1851 $5 MS62 PCGS. While the 1851 has a large mintage of 377,505 pieces, examples in Uncirculated grades are surprisingly difficult to locate. For example, in MS62 PCGS has only certified 17 other pieces with eight in higher grades (3/10). This coin has a remarkably sharp strike for a half eagle struck during this era. The surfaces are orange-gold and a few minor marks are distributed over each side, the most obvious one located in the field beneath the F in OF on the reverse.(Registry values: P5)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25U5, PCGS# 8246, GSID# 8897)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 377,505

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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