1856 $5 MS61 PCGS....

Description

Gorgeous MS61 1856 Half Eagle

1856 $5 MS61 PCGS. As noted by Garrett and Guth, "The [1856] is usually found only in circulated condition, and Mint State examples are nearly as rare as some of the more readily available Charlotte and Dahlonega mint issues." This boldly impressed example has winning yellow-orange luster, though a number of pinpoint abrasions scattered in the fields preclude a finer designation. Population: 7 in 61, 17 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P5)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25UV, PCGS# 8266, GSID# 8902)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 197,990

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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