1865 $5 MS(PCGS#8298)

The Regency Auction 42

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

28

等级

MS61

价格

365,471

详细说明

THE BIGMO CIVIL WAR COLLECTION PART II Arguably the FINEST KNOWN 1865 half eagle that survives, and one of only two Mint State pieces graded by PCGS and the only one approved by CAC. The first time this coin appeared on he market in the modern era was in Stack's May 1995 sale of the Ed Milas Collection, where it was described as: "Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly choice. Very lustrous and well struck with prooflike surfaces as typically seen on the business strikes. Minor, light field abrasion noted, entirely unimportant in a coin this desirable." Today, the original description remains true. The eye appeal is unencumbered by the minor contact in the fields, which are amplified by the strong reflection of the fields. The eye appeal is very high end for sure, especially on a coin of this grade. The tiny mintage of 1,295 is the fourth lowest mintage of ANY Liberty half eagle, and among the 10 lowest of ALL half eagle mintages from 1795-1929. David Akers and Walter Breen noted that most survivors were in the VF and EF range, with AUs extant, but very rare so fine and Akers knew of only one or two in "strictly uncirculated condition." Of the major collections offered most contained a circulated example or a Proof. Harry Bass had an AU55 and an AU58 (which lated upgraded to MS61 NGC); James A. Stack had a "Choice AU," while Eliasberg and Norweb had a Proof. February 1865, Sherman continues his march north, and his tour through the Carolinas goes “full swing;” by the 17th Columbia is burned and Charleston is evacuated. Less than a week later, Union forces capture Wilmington, NC PCGS 2, NGC 1, CAC 1. This coin has only sold in auction as an MS61 graded by NGC--going back to the Milas Collection. In its most recent appearance, this coin realized $37,600 in the 2015 Central States auction (part of the New Orleans Collection). This is the FIRST TIME in auction this coin is appearing in a PCGS holder, or with CAC approval--PCGS Registry Set collectors take note! The current PCGS Price Guide value is $47,500 and the CAC CPG value is listed at $51,400. There are NONE FINER at either service--this coin will bring a very strong bid--who knows if another PCGS Mint State piece will ever come up for sale again! Cert. Number 32267803 PCGS # 8298.00