1865 $5

Description

PCGS 1865 AU 53. An extremely rare date in the half eagle series with a mintage of only 1,270 business strikes. With such a miniscule production it comes as no surprise that AU coins are rare. Indeed, '65 half eagles are rare in any grade. This piece is the second finest certified, being bettered only by an NGC MS 61. Well struck in most areas, there is a slight overlay of reddish color in the fields. For pedigree purposes, there is a near vertical scratch on the neck of Liberty and small chatter in the left obverse field. An extremely important offering of this rarely seen Civil War issue. Trends $6,100 in AU 50.

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.

‡ The owner placed a late bid on this unreserved lot and repurchased it, subject to applicable commission.

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