1898-S $5 MS66 NGC....

Description

1898-S Half Eagle, Frosty MS66
Major Condition Rarity

1898-S $5 MS66 NGC. The 1898-S half eagle is somewhat scarcer in Mint State than its mintage of nearly 1.4 million coins might suggest. Moreover, most such pieces grade no better than than MS64. Gems are scarce, and high-end examples such as the currently offered Premium Gem are extremely rare. We have offered a pair of remarkable MS68 coins in the past as well as a handful of Gems, but this is the first Premium Gem 1898-S half eagle we have handled in more than two decades. The strike is bold throughout each side, and the frosty surfaces are seemingly flawless. The interiors glow with warm honey-gold hues, while a frame of greenish-gold color surrounds the peripheries. Census: 3 in 66, 2 finer (11/15).(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25YR, PCGS# 8397, Greysheet# 9098)

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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