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$5 Gold
1840
1881
.
PCGS graded MS-64
. Well struck and very frosty. An
attractive example.
Pop 311; 31 finer, 16 in 64+, 15 in 65
.
(
PCGS # 8354
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $900 - 950
1841
A trio of $5 Liberties
. Consists of
1881, 1895, and 1899
.
Coins will all grade AU-50.
Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value ................................................... $900 - 950
Donald J Mack Collection
.
1842
1881
.
NGC graded MS-64
. Mostly untoned. A frosty example
from the early 1880s.
Pop 727; 96 finer
. (
PCGS # 8354
)
History's Missed Opportunity: James A. Garfield was a great
president, if by “great” one illustrates greatness by doing noble
things. Garfield took office in March of 1881. The man was a
marvel who could write Latin with one hand and Greek with the
other -
at the same time!
In a cruel twist of Fate, he was shot in
July and died three months later. "He didn't have time to
accomplish his plans," say the standard histories.
Estimated Value ................................................... $700 - 725
F
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PCGS 1882 $5
1843
1882
.
PCGS graded MS-66
. Frosty with a nice hint of
gold tone. About as close to watertight perfection as can be
imagined, this vibrant and frosty 1882 is scintillating. Bold
strike with just outstanding detail at the stars, hair and cor-
onet, eagle and shield, and all legends deeply impressed by
the dies. Nearly in the pristine category barring a couple of
tiny marks by the 5th star. Finest graded at PCGS.
Pop 1;
none finer at PCGS
. (
PCGS # 8358
)
Estimated Value .............................................$10,000-UP
1884-CC $5 L
IBERTY
1844
1884-CC
.
PCGS graded AU-55
. Light hint of gold tone.
Only 16,402 minted. Satiny medium gold with strong luster
and some Prooflike reflectivity in the fields. Some light hair-
lines are present on both sides. Just 16,402 examples of
the date were coined. Satiny medium gold with strong lus-
ter and smooth, attractive fields. A light hairline near star 6.
While luster is present on both sides, it approaches 80%
coverage on the reverse. Very few of the date were coined.
David Akers commented: "Very rare and underrated in all
grades," a statement which is still true today. Moreover,
Douglas Winter and Lawrence Cutler called this the second
rarest of the Carson City half eagles after 1878, subsidiary
only the 1881-CC. A very pleasing piece which will be
appreciated by the specialist and connoisseur. Mintmark
centrally placed, large or "tall" CC, first C over V, second C
over upright of E. A raised diagonal die line runs from a
point near Liberty’s eye, then across her cheek to her ear-
lobe.
Pop 17; 15 finer, 12 in 58, 2 in 61, 1 in 62
.
(
PCGS # 8365
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $6,000 - 6,250
1845
1885-S
.
PCGS graded MS-64.
CAC Approved
.
PQ.
A hint of
gold tone, radiant luster streams from the surface. Boldly made,
this would make a splendid addition to any US Gold type set.
Pop 378; 69 finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 8368
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $850 - 900
1846
1885-S
.
NGC graded MS-64
. Frosty and untoned. (
PCGS #
8368
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $850 - 900
1847
1886-S
.
PCGS graded MS-64
. Light golden toning.
Pop
242; 20 finer, 6 in 64+, 14 in 65
. (
PCGS # 8370
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $900 - 950
