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Conditionally Scarce 1858-S Half Eagle, AU55

1858-S $5 AU55 NGC. This is an appealing Choice AU example that looks surprisingly clean even under magnification. The satiny surfaces display light straw-gold color and just a few scattered abrasions. The '58-S half eagle is a rare issue that is virtually unknown in Mint State and extremely scarce in AU grades. Census: 6 in 55, 12 finer (6/09).(Registry values: P8)

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

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 18,600


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
Jul-Aug, 2009
31st-2nd Friday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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