1865 $5 AU53 PCGS. CAC....

Description

1865 Five Dollar Liberty, AU53
High-End CAC-Approved Example
Near the Condition Census

1865 $5 AU53 PCGS. CAC. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. Deep original patina envelops this AU 1865 half eagle in old-time orange-gold and olive patina, with hints of luster remaining in the protected areas and mostly minor abrasions throughout. A linear mark beneath star 8 will serve as a pedigree marker, but other surface chatter is as expected for the issue.

The 1865 is a rare and underappreciated rarity from the Philadelphia Mint. Just 1,295 pieces were struck, and PCGS estimates a survivorship of merely 30 to 40 coins. In our experience, this survival estimate is likely correct. We have seen only 31 offerings of the date, including some duplications of individual coins. The issue is nearly uncollectible in Mint State, and merely a handful of AU or better pieces are CAC endorsed. This example is outstanding offering for the most advanced Liberty half eagle specialist. Population: 5 in 53, 8 finer. CAC: 3 in 53, 1 finer (11/24).
Ex: Fairmont Collection - Hendricks Set (Stack's Bowers, 4/2022), lot 5111.(Registry values: P8)
From The Drumwright Family Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25VW, PCGS# 8298, Greysheet# 8911)

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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