1870-S $5 XF45 NGC. Although gold coins circulated readily on the West Coast, the double eagle was the denomination of choi...

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Choice XF 1870-S Half Eagle

1870-S $5 XF45 NGC. Although gold coins circulated readily on the West Coast, the double eagle was the denomination of choice at the San Francisco Mint. Just 17,000 half eagles were produced, and no contemporary regard was given to saving examples for posterity. Typically struck, but the pale honey-gold surfaces are not unduly abraded. Census: 24 in 45, 24 finer (3/06).(Registry values: P3)

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

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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