1838-D $5 MS(PCGS#8178)

Internet Auction #1078

Auctioneer

David Lawrence RC

Lot Number

5494

Grade

AU55

Price

18,000

Lot Description

1838-D $5 NGC AU55 DLRC #: 1852198 // PCGS #: 8178 Gorgeous and lustrous, this popular Dahlonega issue is striking in luster and overall eye appeal. The obverse just blasts the naked eye with gorgeous yellow-golden surfaces with some light hints of rose on the reverse. Plenty of luster and the lightest amount of wear on the hair of the obverse and eagle's wings on the reverse, but this piece is gorgeous! * Category : Gold Coinage * Series : $5 Early Gold (1795-1838) * Type : Classic head * Years for Type : 1834-1838 * Strike : Business * Denomination : Half eagle * Mint Location : Dahlonega * Designer : William Kneass * Composition : 89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper * Weight : 8.36g * Edge Type : Reeded * Mintage : 20,583