1881 $5 MS66 NGC....

Description

1881 Five Dollar, MS66
Few Are Certified Finer

1881 $5 MS66 NGC. No Liberty Head half eagle has a higher mintage than the 5.7+ million-piece production dated 1881. In a three-year span from 1880 to 1882 the Philadelphia Mint struck more than 11.3 million half eagles, topping the combined half eagle production from all mints over the previous 40 years by some 2 million pieces. This is a frosty 1881 example with a razor-sharp strike and blinding mint luster. Bits of Mint grime confirm the original Premium Gem peach-gold and rose surfaces. Census: 15 in 66 (1 in 66+, 2 in 66★ ), 1 finer (6/23).(Registry values: P2)

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

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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