1861 $5 MS64+ PCGS....

Description

1861 Half Eagle, MS64+
Conditionally Scarce, High-End Type Coin

1861 $5 MS64+ PCGS. The 1861 half eagle is regarded as an accessible No Motto type coin, but it is not nearly as plentiful as its double eagle counterpart or even as some might think given the mintage of 688,084 coins. Yes, several thousand examples survive. However, the average certified grade is AU55 and Mint State examples are scarce above MS62 or MS63. This Plus-graded near-Gem is on the cusp of joining the upper echelon of known 1861 half eagles. There are only 10 finer grading events at PCGS, including eight in MS65, one in MS65+, and one in MS66 (1/21).

Razor-sharp strike definition appears throughout the warm orange-gold surfaces. Radiant mint frost cascades over each side, revealing few obvious ticks as it illuminates the clean fields and devices. Worth a healthy bid as a difficult-to-upgrade No Motto type coin.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25VK, PCGS# 8288, Greysheet# 8907)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: Gold

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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