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Coveted Uncirculated 1859-D Medium D Half Eagle

1859-D $5 Medium D MS61 PCGS. Variety 36-CC (per Doug Winter's second edition and revised attribution system). The more available of the two Medium D mintmark varieties. This radiant orange-gold Half Eagle is surprisingly free from mentionable abrasions, aside from a wispy slide mark on Liberty's cheek and a faint luster graze in the left obverse field. The strike is bold for the Dahlonega Mint, since any weakness is minor and is generally limited to the centers. The dies are slightly rotated clockwise. Douglas Winter states that this is the eighth rarest issue among D-mint Liberty Half Eagles. The mintage was a stingy 10,366 pieces, and the vast majority of survivors are in circulated grades. (#8282)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25VD, PCGS# 8282, Greysheet# 9030)

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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
March, 2004
25th-27th Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Mar 26, 2004 for: $16,100.00
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