1858-D $5 MS63 PCGS. Variety 43-HH....

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1858-D Half Eagle, MS63
Second or Third Finest Known

1858-D $5 MS63 PCGS. Variety 43-HH. The two varieties for the 1858-D half eagle share a common obverse. Variety 43-HH shows the upright of the D mintmark over the space between VE below. The Georgia branch mint struck 15,362 five dollar gold pieces in 1858, continuing a multiyear downward trend in production. Doug Winter estimates 200 to 250 pieces survive in all grades, writing: "This is a date that is generally overlooked, but it is actually scarcer than most collectors believe. ... in Uncirculated, it is actually rarer than the heralded 1861-D." Winter's Condition Census (2013) lists an MS63 PCGS representative from the Duke's Creek Collection second behind a single MS65 NGC coin. The PCGS Population Report now shows a submission in MS64 as well. It may be that the Gem at NGC was crossed to PCGS. One way or another this Select Uncirculated survivor, possibly the Duke's Creek coin, is likely second or third among the finest known for the issue (3/22).

Strike definition is generally razor-sharp on each side, especially around the rims. The only exceptions to the strong overall impression are a few of Liberty's middle curls and the eagle's fletchings. Orange-gold surfaces are decidedly semireflective with minimal superficial marks. Expect considerable interest from Dahlonega specialists.(Registry values: P3)

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

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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