1869-S $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC....

Description

1869-S Half Eagle, AU55
Conditionally Rare S-Mint Issue

1869-S $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Ex: D.L. Hansen Collection. This San Francisco issue circulated on the West Coast primarily, exempting it from the hoarding that took place in the Eastern United States during the Reconstruction, although its minimal mintage of 31,000 pieces ensures its scarcity overall. The current Choice AU coin is rare, and only a handful of pieces this fine are CAC endorsed. Slight strike softness is noted, as well as light wear, but the original orange-gold patina and strong remnants of luster produce ample eye appeal. Population: 6 in 55 (1 in 55+), 5 finer. CAC: 3 in 55, 3 finer (3/24).(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25W8, PCGS# 8318, Greysheet# 9048)

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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