1899-S $5 MS66 PCGS....

Description

1899-S Half Eagle, MS66
Tied for Second Finest at PCGS

1899-S $5 MS66 PCGS. The San Francisco Mint coined 1.5 million half eagles in 1899, and one of those was purchased directly from the Mint by John H. Clapp. That coin is graded MS69 NGC and is the finest known, while the present piece is tied with one other for the second best submitted to PCGS. This sharply defined Premium Gem is a captivating example that exhibits brilliant and satiny yellow-gold luster with a splash of orange toning at the lower left reverse and a dark toning line near the mintmark. An exquisite representative for the connoisseur. Population: 2 in 66, 1 finer (11/16).(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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