1861-S $5 XF45+ PCGS. CAC....

Description

1861-S Half Eagle, Original XF45+
Rare This Fine, Green CAC Sticker

1861-S $5 XF45+ PCGS. CAC. None of the branch mint half eagles struck in 1861 compare to the availability of the Philadelphia issue for the year, but among mintmarked fives bearing this date, the 1861-S coins are the most accessible. That said, the 1861-S claims a small mintage of 18,000 pieces and CoinFacts estimates that only 60 examples survive in all grades. To be sure, original examples, especially with CAC approval, are major condition rarities.

This Choice XF offering showcases remarkable originality in the form of rose and green-gold coloration and partial remaining luster around the relief elements. The star radials are well-delineated, and there is just a bit of rub and strike softness over the centers. Scattered marks are minimal for the grade. An exceptional example of the 1861-S half eagle. Population: 7 in 45 (1 in 45+), 10 finer. CAC: 4 in 45, 2 finer (3/23).
From The Early Aurum Collection. (Registry values: P8)

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

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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