1879-S $5 MS63 PCGS....

Description

Conditional Rarity 1879-S Five Dollar, MS63

1879-S $5 MS63 PCGS. The 1879-S half eagle is a conditionally rare issue, available in circulated grades but quite rare in Mint State. Even the finest example at the Smithsonian Institution, which possesses several, is an AU coin. This Select Mint State piece displays a nearly full strike over charming orange-gold surfaces with mint accents at the rims. The lower loop of the 8 in the date, interestingly, shows apparent repunching. Abrasions are largely minor, although we note a patch of them above the D in the denomination on the lower reverse. High-end for the grade. Population: 21 in 63, 9 finer (3/10).(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

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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