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Splendid Choice 1878 Half Eagle

1878 $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC. A beautiful and lustrous near-Gem with rich peach and olive-green toning. Precisely struck, and highly desirable in such exemplary quality. Not a common date, since the mintage of the 1881 is 43 times higher. Encapsulated in a green label holder. Population: 7 in 64, 5 finer (9/08).(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25X4, PCGS# 8345, Greysheet# 8925)

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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
October, 2008
23rd-25th Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Oct 24, 2008 for: $5,462.50
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