1878-S $5 MS65 NGC....

Description

1878-S Half Eagle, MS65
One of the Two Finest Certified

1878-S $5 MS65 NGC. While moderately available as a date from a mintage of 144,700 pieces, this San Francisco issue circulated throughout the West and virtually no examples were numismatically preserved. Near-Gem coins are rare, and to date just two pieces are certified MS65 or finer by both services combined -- one at PCGS, and another at NGC. To our knowledge, this is the sole MS65 at NGC (3/20). Appealing orange-gold surfaces have a smoothly lustrous sheen, while the lightly frosted devices provide subtle contrast with the surrounding semireflective fields. A sharp strike attends all the raised elements. Registry Set enthusiasts will want to take note -- this is the first Gem 1878-S Liberty five we have offered in more than 20 years of our archived history.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25X6, PCGS# 8347, Greysheet# 9067)

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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