1858 $5

Description

1858 AU 50. This is the first year of a long run of very scarce, low mintage Philadelphia mint half eagles during the period from 1857 to 1877. In fact, the mintage of this coin is only 15,136 pieces. Higher grade specimens are rare as the average seems to be in the VF to XF range. This piece has a pleasant, rich golden color and only a couple of hardly noticeable abrasions. Trends $2,050 (5/23).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25V7, PCGS# 8276, GSID# 8904)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.27oz
Mintage: 15,136

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.