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Conditionally Rare 1881 Five Dollar, MS65
Tied for Finest PCGS Certified

1881 $5 MS65 PCGS. This issue shows a high certified population through MS63 and near-Gems can be located with some patience. However, higher-grade examples are extremely rare. Yellow-gold, apricot, and mint-green surfaces are endowed with dazzling luster and exhibit sharp design features. A few trivial grade-consistent marks are inconsequential. Population: 12 in 65, 0 finer (10/09).(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25XD, PCGS# 8354, GSID# 8928)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 5,708,802


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
December, 2009
3rd-6th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 462

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Dec 4, 2009 for: $4,600.00
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