1858-D $5 MS62+ NGC. Variety 43-HH....

Description

1858-D Five Dollar, MS62+
Rare and High End
The Finest Example We Have Offered

1858-D $5 MS62+ NGC. Variety 43-HH. The 1858-D half eagle is a rarity in Mint State. NGC and PCGS combined report only 23 submissions in Uncirculated condition, just nine of which grade MS62 or finer. The present coin is one of two pieces reported in MS62+ by NGC (10/20). The only comparable 1858-D five that we have previously handled was a lone MS62 PCGS coin in our April 2012 Central States Signature, which realized $21,850. We have never seen a finer piece come to auction in our sales.

This Plus-designated Mint State rarity displays satiny yellow-gold mint luster and few noticeable abrasions other than a tiny tick in the field near star 3. Strike sharpness is above average, especially around the border dentils. Slight weakness persists on the hair curls at Liberty's temple and on the fletchings on the reverse, but the eye appeal of this coin is every bit as strong as one would expect of the MS62+ level. Census: 4 in 62 (2 in 62+), 1 finer (10/20).(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25V9, PCGS# 8278, Greysheet# 9027)

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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