1878 $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC....

Description

1878 Half Eagle, MS64+
Elusive Condition Rarity

1878 $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. The 1878 is often thought to be a common date from a mintage of 131,740 coins, but few of those have survived in high grades as the population data indicates. This Choice Mint State piece has a full strike with exquisite design detail, amazing surfaces with only a few trivial marks, and brilliant yellow-gold luster. Population: 23 in 64 (10 in 64+), 8 finer. CAC: 8 in 64, 1 finer (7/19).(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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