1813 $5 MS(PCGS#8116)

1813 $5 MS (PCGS#8116)

The Regency Auction XXI May 2017

详细说明: BD-2, R-4. The scarcer of the two die varieties for the year. This is a very scarce type coin, only three years are considered common enough for type purposes, 1813, 1814/3, and 1818. The remaining dates range from rare to excessively so, with some issues being in the mid-high six figure range. Most were exported and melted for their bullion value in the 1820s and 1830s, as their intrinsic value surpassed their face value. Most survivors exist by sheer luck, and most are either problematic (ie cleaned, scratched, damaged, etc) or mint state. This adds a lot of demand from type collectors, the “fat head” five being among the more popular early gold types. This impressive Mint State coin has a very rich orange-gold patination. A brilliant satin frost shows through the lovely surfaces, which are generally really nice for the grade. Most coins in this grade are conserved, bright yellow gold with little character; this one is a great exception. PCGS 53, NGC 55. Do not let the pops fool you. Since the beginning of 2011, only four PCGS MS62 coins have sold in auction, the most recent realizing $14,100. The PCGS value is listed at $16,500 and it would not be a shock if this lovely and original piece brings that level. If you are a gold type collector and need a nice BU “fat head,” this coin is for you! PCGS # 8116 Cert. Number 83583130 PCGS # 8116