1823 $5 MS(PCGS#8131)

The Regency Auction 48

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

524

等级

MS63+

价格

432,247

详细说明

Legend Rare Coin Auctions is proud to offer this VERY high-end classic early $5 design. For an early half eagle, this 1823 is of exceptional quality, originality, and visual appeal. We consider this coin to be closer to MS64 quality than MS63. Truly a special example of this very difficult type. For the date, this wonderful early "Fat Head" five sits in the condition census for the date with fewer than a dozen graded in MS63+ or finer grades. To start, this BD-1 (rated R-4+), has a very clean and satiny look. Only with a strong glass can you find a few very light ticks and giggles (lines). A surprisingly strong luster (this coin does NOT glow like a later date) shows off pretty and totally ORIGINAL deeper yellow gold colors. There are NO spots or discolorations. Miss Liberty and the details are frosty and have exceptional sharp strikes. The eye appeal is fantastic! Only 14,485 half eagles were struck, of which perhaps 70-90 examples are thought to survive today. As with other dates of the type, the intrinsic value of the metal in the coin exceeded its face value. Enterprising individuals exported them, had them melted into bullion, and then brought the metal back in to the U.S., netting a tidy profit. As such, very few of each date survive, and it is a Type our sister company (Legend Numismatics) has chased all their careers owning no more than 4-5 total (all grades, different dates). The quality and ORIGINALITY of this coin are indisputable! PCGS 7, NGC 3, CAC 3. There are three in MS63+ (which we think includes multiple submissions of the same coin looking for an MS64 grade). This coin last sold six years ago for $70,500 as an MS63. There are no records for an MS63+ selling. There are perhaps ten coins total graded finer at both services combined. Cert. Number 25320870 PCGS # 8131