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Splendid 1857-C Half Eagle, Choice AU

1857-C $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 27-J. The only variety known. Lots of luster shines beneath the delightful yellow-gold patina. The details are crisply defined and there are no mentionable marks on either side. Several minuscule planchet defects are noted, as well as a few tiny blemishes on the obverse. A lovely and relatively affordable type coin. Just 31,360 pieces were minted.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25V3, PCGS# 8272, GSID# 9022)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 31,360


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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
September, 2008
17th-21st Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 177

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Sep 19, 2008 for: Not Sold
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