1859-D $5 Medium D MS63 NGC....

Description

Condition Census 1859-D Half Eagle
Medium D, MS63

1859-D $5 Medium D MS63 NGC. Variety 36-CC. The 1859-D Liberty Head half eagle boasts the second lowest mintage of the series, with only 10,366 pieces coined. An estimated 120-140 specimens exist today in all grades, with most examples seen in the XF range. The issue becomes rare at the AU level, and coins in Select Mint State are very rare. Collectors have prized the 1859-D half eagle since collecting mintmark varieties first became popular at the dawn of the 20th century. William Woodin consigned his specimen to the fabulous 1914 ANS Exhibition.
Doug Winter's Condition Census for 1859-D half eagles lists a PCGS-graded MS64 coin in the top spot, followed by three PCGS-certified MS63 examples tied for second-place honors. Recent population data from NGC shows one coin graded MS65 by that service, with a single example certified as MS64, and two specimens grading MS63, including the coin offered here (4/09). Some of these citations may represent crossovers and resubmissions. The available data suggests the present coin is tied with several other examples for the number four spot on the Condition Census list. This coin is sharply struck, with only the slight weakness on the centers always seen on this issue. The surfaces are a pleasing orange-gold color and display dazzling mint luster. Overall visual appeal is much greater than usually seen on this issue.(Registry values: P3)

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

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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