1838 $5 HM-1 MS(PCGS#765246)

Summer 2025 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6284

Grade

MS61

Price

7,200

Lot Description

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 coveted CAC approval this important offering is finer than the typical BU survivor of both the issue and die pairing. It is equally well suited for an advanced type set or high grade collection focused on Classic Head gold.