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1876-S Five Dollar, XF45
Low-Mintage S-Mint Issue

1876-S $5 XF45 PCGS. Only 4,000 Liberty half eagles were struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1876. David Akers wrote, "I consider this to be one of the rarest and most underrated Half Eagles in any condition." Only light wear shows on the well-detailed design elements of this Choice XF example, with most interior detail still intact. The orange-gold surfaces are lightly abraded, with traces of prooflike reflectivity in sheltered areas. Population: 6 in 45, 12 finer (11/24).(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25WY, PCGS# 8341, Greysheet# 9063)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.27oz
Mintage: 4,000


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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
December, 2024
12th-15th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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