1861 $5

Description

PCGS 1861 MS 63. A choice, No Motto half eagle, with lots of original mint luster, splendid coppery-red toning, a bold strike, and eye appeal seldom seen on an MS 63. All No Motto half eagles are rare in MS 63. PCGS has graded only 42 of the type, along with five in MS 64, five in MS 65, and none highe. Compare these numbers to the With Motto type that has 3,361 in MS 63, 1,223 in MS 64, and 319 in MS 65 (PCGS certified, that is). This example shows some fine die polishing marks on both sides that are not to be confused with hairlines. These run horizontally across both the obverse and the reverse. A couple of tiny marks to the right side of the date are mentioned solely for the sake of accuracy. This lot represents a rare opportunity to acquire a high grade, not to mention visually appealing, example of this scarcer type.

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

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 688,150

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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