1838 $5 MS(PCGS#8176)
1838 $5 MS (PCGS#8176)
Spring 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 3143
- 等级
- MS64+
- 价格
- 229,315
- 详细说明
- This expertly produced example exhibits overall sharp to full striking detail that wanes minimally only on the reverse along the top of the eagle's left wing. Satin to softly frosted surfaces with modest semi-reflectivity that form halos around the central design elements. The color is a vivid medium gold throughout, both sides also with a tinge of intermingled pinkish-apricot iridescence. Smooth in hand and bordering on full Gem quality, this premium Choice example was obviously preserved with the utmost care since the time of striking.<p>The scarcer of the two die marriages known for the issue, the 1838 HM-1 represents fewer than half of all survivors and only around one-third of Mint State examples. The 1838 half eagle is scarce to rare in all uncirculated grades regardless of attribution, and with an NGC grade of MS-64+ this outstanding offering ranks high in the Condition Census for the issue. It is equally well suited for an advanced type set or high grade collection focused on Classic Head gold.