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1866-S Five Dollar, AU53
Motto, Less Than 100 Known

1866-S $5 Motto AU53 PCGS. The 1866 San Francisco half eagle is scarce in all grades and just four have been reported in Mint State by PCGS while NGC has seen none (4/26). Brilliant yellow-gold luster envelops this About Uncirculated piece with lightly reflective fields. While there is some light strike weakness, it is typical for the issue, and marks are minimal compared to the coin's eye appeal. PCGS Population: 4 in 53, 8 finer (4/26).(Registry values: P3)
From The North Star Collection of $5 Gold.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25W2, PCGS# 8312, GSID# 9045)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.27oz
Mintage: 34,920


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 
June
15th Monday 7:50 pm CT
Auction Dates
June
15th Monday
Proxy Bidding Time Remaining 
7 Days 9h 39m 29s
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This lot is in: 1 - US Coins Session
(Lots 92001-92197) - 8:00 PM Central Time, Monday, June 15, 2026.
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Heritage Auctions - Dallas
2801 W. Airport Freeway
Dallas, TX 75261

Current Bid:
$5,500
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