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1898-S $5 MS65 NGC. An extremely pretty representative of this issue, coated with deep, consistent honey-gold patina on bot...
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Sold on Feb 10, 2006 for:
$4,887.50
Bid Source: Live: Floor bidder
Description
Pretty, Boldly Struck Gem 1898-S Half Eagle
1898-S $5 MS65 NGC. An extremely pretty representative of this issue, coated with deep, consistent honey-gold patina on both sides. The bold strike encompasses the eagle's neck and head, the shield and stripes, the claws and fletchings, and Liberty's highpoint hair. A single dot of dark toning above Liberty's eyebrow is undistracting and only faintly visible without a loupe. Census: 9 in 65, 2 finer (1/06).(Registry values: P2)Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25YR, PCGS# 8397, Greysheet# 9098)
Weight: 8.36 grams
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
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Auction Info
2006 February Long Beach Signature Auction #400 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2006
9th-11th
Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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