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1871-S Choice AU Half Eagle
Seldom Seen in Any Grade

1871-S $5 AU55 PCGS. The 1871-S half eagle boasts a meager mintage of 25,000 pieces. Examples are seldom encountered in any grade, and Mint State coins are extremely rare. This Choice AU displays a good amount of luster on its peach-gold surfaces and is well defined. Distributed ticks do not significantly detract. Population: 6 in 55, 9 finer (11/11).(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
January, 2012
4th-8th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 422

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 6, 2012 for: $3,737.50
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