1869-S $5 MS61 NGC....

Description

1869-S Half Eagle, MS61
Rare in Mint State

1869-S $5 MS61 NGC. The San Francisco Mint struck only 31,000 half eagles in 1869, and the majority circulated extensively, with most surviving examples grading in the mid to lower circulated level; only five Mint State pieces have been certified by NGC and PCGS combined, with the finest being a sole MS62 coin at PCGS (5/14). This piece displays faintly dusky, bronze-gold luster overall, with minimal abrasions for the grade. An area of localized weakness is seen on the horizontal shield lines, as is typical of this issue, though the design elements are otherwise well-defined. Census: 3 in 61, 0 finer (5/14).(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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