1870-S $5 AU53 NGC....

Description

Appealing 1870-S Half Eagle, AU53

1870-S $5 AU53 NGC. Only 17,000 of these coins were struck in San Francisco during the year, and few survivors are seen today. In fact, the average grade of an example is VF38, far below the quality of this example. Modest portions of luster remain on the light yellow surfaces of this beauty. The fields are faintly reflective, imparting extra eye appeal to this pleasing piece. Census: 10 in 53, 14 finer (4/09).(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25WB, PCGS# 8321, GSID# 9050)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 17,000

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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