1874 $5 MS61 Prooflike NGC. This is an elusive coin in all grades, from a paltry original mintage of 3,508 pieces. Only fiv...

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Prooflike Mint State 1874 Half Eagle

1874 $5 MS61 Prooflike NGC. This is an elusive coin in all grades, from a paltry original mintage of 3,508 pieces. Only five coins have been graded in Mint State, by NGC, and, of those five, just two have received the Prooflike designation, this piece and another graded MS60 Prooflike. The strike on this example is sharp throughout, and the fields show a glittering prooflikeness that is most attractive. There are, however, several distracting marks and some noticeable hairlines in the obverse and reverse fields, which limit the grade. A rare opportunity for the specialist, nevertheless.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25WN, PCGS# 78333)

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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