1858-S $5 AU53 PCGS. Dark orange-gold throughout. The strike is average for this issue and the surfaces show moderate abras...

Description

Rare 1858-S Half Eagle

1858-S $5 AU53 PCGS. Dark orange-gold throughout. The strike is average for this issue and the surfaces show moderate abrasions from circulation. Traces of luster remain in the protected areas. San Francisco popped off 18,600 half eagles in 1858, and virtually all have disappeared. Of the handful that do survive, this is one of the finer examples. A lot of Gold Rush history was experienced during this coins brief foray into the channels of commerce. Population: 2 in 53, 5 finer (1/06).(Registry values: P8)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25VA, PCGS# 8279, Greysheet# 9028)

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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