1874-S $5 AU55 NGC....

Description

Elusive 1874-S Half Eagle, AU55 NGC

1874-S $5 AU55 NGC. An original example that has bright, honey-gold color overall. The stars are well struck, with above average detail on most of the devices. The E in LIBERTY and the mintmark are somewhat softly struck, typical for the issue. A few small marks and abrasions are seen over each side, none are worthy of singular mention. As is the case with most early S-mint With Motto Half Eagles, the 1874-S is a rarity in an absolute sense, as less than a hundred pieces are known. It is also conditionally rare since the issue is unknown in Mint State. Population: 10 in 55, 4 finer (10/04).(#8335) (Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25WR, PCGS# 8335, GSID# 9058)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 16,000

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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