1871-CC $5 AU55 PCGS....

Description

Lustrous 1871-CC Half Eagle, AU55

1871-CC $5 AU55 PCGS. An exceptional example with only a few peers and a small number of finer pieces in existence. This Choice AU half eagle has rich yellow-gold luster with traces of peripheral orange toning. The strike is good and the surfaces are free of significant blemishes. Nearly full mint luster remains with only traces of wear on the high points. Although more than 20,000 1871-CC half eagles were minted, most survivors are well-worn, with an average grade of about VF30. NGC and PCGS have graded just 19 pieces in AU55 with only 13 finer, including resubmissions. Population: 9 in 55, 5 finer (1/10).(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25WD, PCGS# 8323, Greysheet# 9051)

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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