1871-S $5 AU55 PCGS....

Description

1871-S Half Eagle, AU55
Challenging San Francisco Issue

1871-S $5 AU55 PCGS. The 1871-S half eagle proves quite elusive in AU grades, upholding its reputation as a low-mintage date with only 25,000 coins struck. This piece is partially lustrous and shows warm honey-gold color, with ample luster in the fields and little wear in the open areas. San Francisco gold of this era circulated on the West Coast, and few coins were retained for numismatic purposes until decades later. Population: 9 in 55, 11 finer (3/25).(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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