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Scarce 1871-S Half Eagle AU53

1871-S $5 AU53 PCGS. Double Punched Date. Breen-6678. A difficult San Francisco Half Eagle and an even greater condition rarity, from a comparably large production of 25,000 coins. This example is draped in milky reddish patina and shows a touch of softness on Liberty's highest curls and on the eagle's neck.
From The Velma & Bowie Lynch Collection, Part Four. (#8324) (Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25WE, PCGS# 8324, Greysheet# 9052)

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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 2004
18th-21st Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Aug 20, 2004 for: $3,680.00
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