1873-S $5 AU50 PCGS....

Description

1873-S $5 AU50 PCGS. The 1873-S five dollar was issued to the extent of only 31,000 business strikes, and most were heavily circulated in the channels of commerce. There are few high-grade survivors. This AU50 coin displays apricot-gold color that transitions into red-gold in the recesses. The design elements are well defined, except that the E in LIBERTY is weak. A few light marks are undistracting. Population: 5 in 50, 10 finer (4/09).(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25WM, PCGS# 8332, GSID# 9056)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Melt Value: $236.32
Gold Spot: $977/oz (05-29-2009)
Mintage: 31,000

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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