1865-S $5 MS60 NGC....

Description

1865-S Half Eagle, MS60
One of Just a Few Known in Mint State

1865-S $5 MS60 NGC. From a mintage of only 27,612 pieces, the 1865-S half eagle emerges as a scarce coin in all grades, with likely fewer than 100 pieces extant in all grades. Merely a handful of pieces survive in Mint State, including two at PCGS and six at NGC. These include the current MS60 coin, five MS61 pieces at NGC, and an MS62 and MS64 at PCGS (7/24). This piece displays bright butter-gold luster with heavy abrasions that define the modest grade. Minor strike softness appears on the upper portion of Liberty's coronet and on the corresponding reverse fletchings and eagle's talons. Census: 1 in 60, 5 finer (7/24).(Registry values: P7)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25VX, PCGS# 8299, Greysheet# 9043)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.27oz
Mintage: 27,612

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