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Description
Terrific MS63 1895-S Half Eagle
1895-S $5 MS63 PCGS. Garrett and Guth praise this issue, noting that "[t]he number of coins in Mint State that remain is amazingly low." They further describe it as underrated. The eye appeal of this Select piece is particularly potent, with sharp striking definition and vibrant luster. The fields are primarily orange-gold with only wispy marks. Population: 3 in 63, 2 finer (3/09).(Registry values: P3)Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25YJ, PCGS# 8391, Greysheet# 9095)
Weight: 8.36 grams
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
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Auction Info
2009 April-May Cincinnati, OH (CSNS) US Coin Auction #1124 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2009
29th-3rd
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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