1871-S $5

Description

PCGS 1871-S MS 61. Double Punched Date, Breen-6678. Usually VF or XF, there are a few AU coins known, but in mint state the '71-S is unprecedented. In fact, it is completely unsuspected, this coin being unknown to both Akers and Breen. This coin is well struck in most areas with only slight softness noted on the hair curls and eagle's neck feathers. The surfaces are fully lustrous and there is a lovely mixture of deep golden-orange and lilac patina over both sides. Minimally abraded, there are a few small marks behind the mouth of Liberty and an alloy spot between the ER in AMERICA. It would be interesting to know where this important coin resided during the decades that both Akers and Breen compiled their research data on the various gold series. A rare opportunity for the specialist.

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

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 25,000

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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