1823 $5 MS(PCGS#8131)

Internet Auction #1006

Auctioneer

David Lawrence RC

Lot Number

1188

Grade

AU55

Price

17,750

Lot Description

1823 $5 PCGS AU55 DLRC #: 1434386 // PCGS #: 8131 Popular and very scarce type coin for the Capped Bust Half Eagle series with pretty, original surfaces and color. From a very low original mintage of 14,485 coins struck. * Category : Gold Coinage * Series : $5 Early Gold (1795-1838) * Type : Capped head, large size * Years for Type : 1813-1829 * Strike : Business * Denomination : Half eagle * Mint Location : Philadelphia * Designer : John Reich * Composition : 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper * Weight : 8.75g * Edge Type : Reeded * Mintage : 14,485