1897 $5 MS66 NGC....

Description

Outstanding 1897 Half Eagle, MS66

1897 $5 MS66 NGC. Despite a mintage of over 800,000 pieces, the 1897 is not as available in Gem as many of the later date issues. Garrett and Guth (2006) report that the finest they have seen is an NGC MS66 specimen that sold at auction nearly a decade ago. This delightful piece is tied for the finest certified and NGC reports just nine coins in MS66, with none finer. PCGS has certified none above MS65, at which level they have graded a dozen examples (8/08). Pleasing yellow-orange patina endows the surfaces, which exhibit only minuscule handling marks. Eye-catching satiny luster enhances the wonderful eye appeal. (Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25YM, PCGS# 8394, GSID# 8943)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 867,883

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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