1856-O $5

Description

1856-O $5 AU55 PCGS. The '56-O is an absolute as well as a condition rarity with a paltry mintage of only 10,000 pieces. With an estimated population of 55-60 coins, the 1856-O is equally as rare as the 1857-O and more difficult to locate than the 1855-O. The typical surviving '56-O half eagle grades VF with heavily abraded surfaces. This is one of the finer pieces known. The surfaces show minimal abrasions, except for a scrape across the lower portion of Liberty's face. Sharply struck, the coin has attractive reddish-orange and lilac toning.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25UY, PCGS# 8269, Greysheet# 9020)

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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