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Description

1895 Liberty Half Eagle, PR60
Surviving Population of 20-25 Pieces

1895 $5 PR60 NGC. Only 81 proof Liberty half eagles were struck in 1895, making the issue rare in all grades today. This sharply detailed specimen offers deeply reflective yellow-gold fields that show a few hairlines and minor contact marks on both sides. Census: 1 in 60, 1 finer (1/14).
From the collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28CZ, PCGS# 8490, Greysheet# 9269)

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
Feb-Mar, 2014
27th-2nd Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 15
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 624

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Feb 28, 2014 for: $6,233.38
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