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Description
1879-S $5 MS62 PCGS. Most 1879-S half eagles seen are in circulated grades. Mint State examples are scarce through MS63 and rare any finer. The yellow-gold lustrous surfaces of this MS62 specimen exhibit well struck design features save for the usual minor weakness in the eagle's neck feathers. Scattered marks, especially on the obverse, limit the grade. Population: 40 in 62, 29 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3)Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25X9, PCGS# 8350, GSID# 9069)
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 426,200
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Auction Info
2009 September Long Beach, CA Signature US Coin Auction #1129 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2009
10th-13th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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