1862 $5 MS(PCGS#8292)

The Regency Auction 42

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

11

等级

MS61

价格

176,965

详细说明

THE BIGMO CIVIL WAR COLLECTION PART II This is one of the FINEST KNOWN examples of this incredibly RARE Civil War era half eagle. Only 4,430 were struck, and only about 65 are thought extant according to PCGS CoinFacts. Mint State examples are EXCESSIVELY RARE, as David Akers wrote: "The 1862, as one might surmise from the low mintage, is a very rare date in any condition. Of the relatively few specimens around, most are VF, EF, or Proof. I have seen one AU example but never a specimen with a legitimate claim to mint state." Today, just a half dozen Mint State coins have been graded, combined between PCGS and NGC, the finest being the Harry Bass coin, which is currently in a PCGS MS62 holder. A bold, strong luster radiates with a sensational glowing satin gloss on both sides. Sharply struck devices stand out boldly against the fields. There are some grade limiting marks, which is typical for the date, which almost only comes abraded. The eye appeal is wonderful--the eye appeal is high end for the assigned grade. This is not an AU coin that was "pushed" to MS61, this is a real deal BU example! Much of the spring and summer 1862 campaign in Virginia was known as the Peninsular Campaign. Individual battles included famous clashes at Yorktown, Fallen Timbers, Williamsburg, West Point, McDowell, Front Royal, Seven Pines, and the Seven Days (which includes Mechanicsville, Gains Mill, and Malvern Hill among others). During this major series of battles, Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart embarrasses the Union Army by riding around McClellan’s army, which began on June 12. When he returned on June 15, Stuart gained the trust of newly appointed commanding General, Robert E. Lee, and became the “eyes and ears” of the Army of Northern Virginia, a roll that he would continue to play until his death in 1864. PCGS 2, NGC 1. This is NOT the MS61 that sold in October 2016 for $28,200. The only other MS61 to sell was the Bass coin, sold in October 1999, which is now in a PCGS MS62 holder (last sold back in May 2007). The current PCGS Price Guide value is $35,000 in MS61 and goes to $60,000 in 62. Incredibly RARE, this is a VERY IMPORTANT opportunity for the collector. NOTE: not even the Smithsonian Institution contains a business strike example of this RARE date. Cert. Number 33174105 PCGS # 8292.00