1870 $5 AU58+ NGC....

Description

1870 Liberty Half Eagle, AU58+
Tied for the Finest at NGC

1870 $5 AU58+ NGC. The Philadelphia Mint coined 4,000 circulation strike half eagles in 1870, along with 35 proofs. Surviving examples are rarely encountered in any grade, and they are extremely rare above AU50. This impressive near-Mint example has lustrous orange-gold surfaces with minimal marks. A minor scratch is noted on Liberty's neck and jaw. The fields are reflective, bordering on prooflike. Census: 10 in 58 (1 in 58+), 0 finer (8/16).
From The Twelve Oaks Collection.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25W9, PCGS# 8319, Greysheet# 8916)

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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