1861-D $5 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details....

Description

Important 1861-D Half Eagle, AU Details

1861-D $5 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. Variety 39-EE. The mintage in 1861 was a mere 1,597 coins struck on U.S. government authority, plus a small additional number minted after the Confederate government took control of the facility. Unfortunately, it is impossible to distinguish between the two striking periods.
Bright lemon-yellow surfaces are visible on both sides of this desirable Dahlonega Mint gold piece. The surfaces are lightly abraded with some heavier marks. There is little evidence of cleaning.
From The Lucy Llewellyn Collection of Southern Gold.(Registry values: P6)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25VM, PCGS# 8290, GSID# 9038)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 1,597

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.

View all of [The Lucy Llewellyn Collection of Southern Gold ]

View Certification Details from NGC