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Description

Notable Near-Mint 1857-S Half Eagle

1857-S $5 AU58 NGC. Great eye appeal for this earlier San Francisco half eagle issue of just 87,000 pieces. The strike is solid through the centers, and the fields, though moderately abraded, also boast considerable canary-yellow radiance. Just a touch of rub crosses the top. Census: 20 in 58, 6 finer (7/10).(Registry values: P6)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25V6, PCGS# 8275, GSID# 9025)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 87,000


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
August, 2010
11th-15th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 498

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

Sold on Aug 13, 2010 for: $2,645.00
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