1858-S $5 MS61 PCGS....

Description

Singular 1858-S Half Eagle, MS61

1858-S $5 MS61 PCGS. In 1858, Charlotte had the highest half eagle production of any Mint, and across the country in San Francisco, that nascent facility struck only 18,600 pieces, less than half of Charlotte's total. Those S-mint coins quickly went into commerce, and as a result of substantial attrition, mid-range and better examples are elusive and immensely desirable today.
As the lone Mint State example of the 1858-S half eagle graded by either NGC or PCGS (6/08), the present lot is of supreme importance to series specialists. Shining yellow-gold surfaces offer occasional orange accents, and the strike is exacting, particularly on the hair close to Liberty's ear. Though the coin comes by its grade honestly, with a number of wispy abrasions in the fields, it remains attractive.(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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