1861 $5 MS65 NGC....

Description

1861 Half Eagle, MS65
Only Nine Finer for the Type

1861 $5 MS65 NGC. The No Motto Liberty half eagles were coined from 1839 to 1866, and they are rarely found in high grades. For the entire type, NGC has only certified 45 examples as MS65 with just nine finer, and those are all MS66. Clearly the 1861 is the most plentiful date in high grade, yet only nine MS65 examples and two MS66 pieces have been certified at NGC (3/13). This lovely Gem possesses brilliant light yellow luster with satin surfaces and excellent design definition. It is essentially a fully struck specimen with reflective fields that are nearly prooflike.(Registry values: P3)

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

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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