1859-D $5

Description

Choice AU 1859-D Half Eagle

1859-D AU 55 PCGS. Sharply struck and a superb example with a crusty, original appearance. Both the obverse and reverse are covered with lovely, deep orange-gold color. There is a small mark on the shield and the lower part of the eagle's neck that is barely noticeable.
The 1859-D is one of the scarcer half eagles from this Mint in terms of its overall rarity, ranking 5th of 26 issues. Some 85-95 pieces are believed to exist with two dozen or so in AU and another 4 in Mint State. Upper-end AU coins are rare and the present example, along with the next lot, are probably within the Condition Census for the date.

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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