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Rare Gem 1899-S Liberty Five

1899-S $5 MS65 NGC. It is true that NGC has certified a single 1899-S as MS69. But the median NGC grade is MS61, and Gems are rare despite a mintage of 1.545 million pieces. The present Gem is well struck and lustrous with clean surfaces despite minor marks on the bust truncation. Census: 12 in 65, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25YT, PCGS# 8399, Greysheet# 9099)

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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2010
28th-2nd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Apr 30, 2010 for: $4,743.75
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