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1915 Half Eagle, PR66
Only 45 to 55 Pieces Known
A Commanding Matte Proof Rarity

1915 $5 PR66 PCGS. JD-1, R.4. The Mint struck only 75 proof half eagles in 1915, in a single delivery made on October 25. This marked the lowest mintage in the proof Indian half eagle series, and the 1915 is today the rarest of the matte proof fives. John Dannreuther estimates a survivorship of only 45 to 55 pieces in all grades. He writes in United States Proof Coins, Volume IV: Gold:

"The 1915 Proof half eagles have a rich orange color, although many examples have a green hue, too. They mimic the 1914 in appearance, but with 50 fewer examples struck, 1915 is less often seen. The ratio of their mintages is closely related to the numbers of each seen in the marketplace. The actual number of survivors of each date is likely a smaller percentage of the 1914 and a larger percentage of the 1915. With only 75 Proofs struck for 1915, collectors would spend a 1914 before they would a 1915 Proof."

Since our Permanent Auction Archives began in 1993, we have handled a proof 1915 half eagle on only 11 prior occasions. The most recent, a PR66 NGC CAC coin in our August 2019 ANA Signature, realized $78,000. This PCGS Premium Gem is visually stunning. The warm apricot-gold surfaces provide luminous warmth and reveal no discernible contact marks. Every detail is fully brought up, especially on the eagle's wing feathers. Eye appeal is outstanding. PCGS reports only 18 grading events for this issue in all grades. The present example is among the five finest, with only two PR67 coins reported finer at that service (12/20). An important offering, easily one of the rarest matte proof Indian coins of any denomination. Population: 3 in 66, 2 finer (11/20).
From The Spectacular 1915 Proof Set. (Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28E9, PCGS# 8546, Greysheet# 9339)

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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