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1854-O Five Dollar Liberty, AU55
Bright and Attractive

1854-O $5 AU55 NGC. Winter-1. The New Orleans Mint struck 46,000 half eagles in 1854. The date is collectible, but challenging in high grade. Most pieces seen at auction are in one of the AU grades, though many are impaired. This Choice AU coin displays bright yellow-gold patina with satiny luster in the fields and little wear over the well-struck devices. Only the fletchings on the reverse show minor softness. Scattered abrasions are as usual for the grade and issue. NGC Census: 45 in 55, 55 finer (10/25).(Registry values: P6)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25UM, PCGS# 8259, Greysheet# 9011)

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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November
13th Thursday 12:50 pm CT
Auction Dates
November
13th-14th Thursday-Friday
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4 Days 4h 39m 54s
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2801 W. Airport Freeway
Dallas, TX 75261

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