1858-S $5

Description

Condition Census 1858-S Half Eagle, AU 50 NGC

1858-S AU 50 NGC. The first in a string of challenging S-mint half eagles, the 1858-S is rarely encountered above the XF grade level. This lightly circulated specimen exhibits brown-gold toning with orange highlights that lie within the protected areas of the devices. The surfaces are moderately abraded with a sizeable contact mark behind the bust the most noteworthy distraction. A pleasing survivor from an original mintage of 18,600 pieces that saw heavy circulation. To date no Mint State examples of this issue have been certified by either NGC or PCGS. Population: 5 in 50, 6 finer (6/99).

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

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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