1870-S $5 XF45 NGC....

Description

Rare Choice XF 1870-S Five

1870-S $5 XF45 NGC. Luster shimmers from the plumage and legends of this rare date yellow-gold half eagle. Small marks are distributed, but we only note a brief hair-thin line above the eagle's right (facing) shoulder. A scant 17,000 pieces were struck, since double eagles were the most convenient denomination for gold reserves and foreign trade. Census: 24 in 45, 37 finer (7/10).(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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