1862 $5 AU58 PCGS....

Description

Elusive Civil War-Era 1862 Five Dollar, AU58

1862 $5 AU58 PCGS. Moderate scattered field abrasions appear on the lustrous yellow-gold surfaces of this low-mintage Civil War issue, produced to the extent of only 4,465 pieces. A wedge of smoke-gold patina appears on the reverse from the eagle's head upward toward 11 o'clock. The federal government had ceased to pay out gold coins by 1862, leading to drastically reduced mintages. While most later dates in the long-running Liberty Head series are fairly obtainable, earlier dates such as this rare issue are extremely elusive and see ceaseless collector demand. Population: 2 in 58, 1 finer (8/07).(Registry values: P7)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25VP, PCGS# 8292, GSID# 8908)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 4,430

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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