1861-S $5 AU53 NGC....

Description

1861-S Half Eagle, AU53
Scarce San Francisco Issue

1861-S $5 AU53 NGC. The San Francisco Mint struck only 18,000 half eagles in 1861, all of which were dispersed into circulation where they remained for use in Western commerce. Fewer than 100 examples are believed to survive in all grades, with none known in Mint State; the finest known examples are a handful of AU58 pieces certified at NGC, and even the Smithsonian coin grades just XF40, per Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth. This AU example is well-detailed, with bright bronze-gold surfaces that yield the occasional glint of luster when rotated beneath a light. Census: 8 in 53, 12 finer (12/14).(Registry values: P8)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25VN, PCGS# 8291, Greysheet# 9039)

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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