1871-S $5

Description

Lustrous AU 1871-S Half Eagle

1871-S $5 AU 55 NGC. Double Punched Date. Breen-6678. A difficult San Francisco half eagle and an even greater condition rarity, from a deceptively high mintage of 25,000 coins. This example shows a touch of softness on Liberty's highest curls and on the eagle's neck, with the normal quota of mostly inoffensive marks on each side. Our experience with the '71-S places this piece at the low end of the Condition Census scale for the issue. Population: 6 in 55, 2 finer (6/99).

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.