1872-S $5 MS61 NGC....

Description

Rare 1872-S Half Eagle
One of Three Mint State Examples

1872-S $5 MS61 NGC. Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth (2006) write that the 1872-S half eagle is a very rare issue in any grade. The NGC/PCGS population figures confirm this, and indicate that most survivors seem to be in the Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated grade range. A mere three Mint State pieces have been seen, all MS61 NGC-graded.
Lustrous brassy-gold surfaces abound on this Uncirculated example, and the semi-prooflike fields highlight the motifs. An attentive strike brings out sharp definition on the design elements, save for minor softness in the arrow feathers and the eagle's neck feathers. Light, inoffensive handling marks evenly scattered about preclude a higher grade.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25WH, PCGS# 8327, GSID# 9054)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 36,400

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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