1857-D $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 42-HH....

Description

1857-D Half Eagle, AU58
Attractive Original Patina

1857-D $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 42-HH. The 1857-D half eagle is one of the scarcer late-date issues from the Dahlonega Mint, with just 150 to 200 coins believed extant. The typical piece grades in the XF to lower AU range, and the availability drops significantly in the upper reaches of AU. Mint State coins are extremely rare. This near-Mint example is slightly soft on the eagle's neck and arrow feathers, but is otherwise well-struck for the issue. Subtle luster resides beneath undeniably original orange-gold patina. This is a rare and important characteristic for the specialist, as Doug Winter writes: "There are only a handful of 1857-D half eagles that have original coloration." A few minor marks accompany the grade, as usual.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25V4, PCGS# 8273, Greysheet# 9023)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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