1864 $5 MS61 PCGS....

Description

Sumptuous 1864 Half Eagle, MS61

1864 $5 MS61 PCGS. By 1864, the Civil War had left an indelible imprint on the future of American coins and currency. One of the major consequences was the hoarding of precious metal, and the Union government had little bullion to mint in the East. The half eagle production for 1864, for example, amounted to just 4,100 pieces. That issue is one in a string of low-mintage P-mint issues from 1862 to 1872.
This attractive yellow-orange example offers vibrant luster and exquisite detail. The reverse shows a splash of rose in the fields. Though the surfaces show a number of marks and wispy abrasions, the piece is unworn and retains strong visual appeal. An excellent representative for the discerning date collector. Tied for the finest certified by either NGC or PCGS (8/07).(Registry values: P7)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25VU, PCGS# 8296, Greysheet# 8910)

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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