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1863-S Half Eagle, AU58
Very Rare Issue

1863-S $5 AU58 PCGS. The 1863-S No Motto Liberty Head five dollar gold "is very rare in any condition" as stated by David Akers. In this near-Mint State condition, the 1863-S half eagle is extremely rare. From the original mintage of 17,000 coins, the vast majority of this issue from the San Francisco branch mint circulated extensively in commerce, with only an estimated 55 examples remaining in all grades. This superb specimen has rich orange-gold toning evenly blanketing each side. The luster is satiny, radiating over the surfaces. Abrasions are light and commensurate with the grade. Sharply struck with the Coronet Head portrait and eagle feathers displaying excellent definition. The coin has wonderful overall presentation with lovely eye appeal. PCGS Population: 5 in 58, 2 finer (9/25).
Ex: Chicago ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/2019), lot 3876.(Registry values: P7)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25VT, PCGS# 8295, Greysheet# 9041)

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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Proxy Bidding Ends 
November
13th Thursday 5:50 pm CT
Auction Dates
November
13th-14th Thursday-Friday
Proxy Bidding Time Remaining 
18 Days 9h 52m 4s
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 15
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This lot is in: 2 - Signature® Premier Floor Session (Live Floor, Live Phone, Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
(Lots 3464-3713) - 6:00 PM Central Time, Thursday, November 13, 2025.
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2801 W. Airport Freeway
Dallas, TX 75261

Current Bid:
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