1897-S $5 MS63 PCGS....

Description

Underrated and Bold 1897-S Half Eagle, MS63

1897-S $5 MS63 PCGS. Seldom seen in Mint State and underrated, this issue, despite the mintage of more than 350,000 coins, has an average grade for certified survivors of only AU or a bit better. In MS63 this piece is one of eight so graded at PCGS, with eight finer (4/08). Beautiful orange-gold color with good luster, a bold strike, and a few light surface ticks. Watch the bidder cards waving for this one!(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25YN, PCGS# 8395, Greysheet# 9097)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.27oz
Mintage: 354,000

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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