1834 $5 Classic Head, HM-5 MS(PCGS#765195)

1834 $5 Classic Head, HM-5 MS (PCGS#765195)

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详细说明: FROM CODY'S COLLECTION Once the mint changed over from the old Capped Head to the Classic Head design, half eagles poured off the presses; to the tune of 657,460 struck. That said, because there was no demand to melt and destroy the coins for gold, these went into circulation and the relative populations in Choice and higher Mint State grades are RARE indeed. The present coin is boldly lustrous with a beautiful, two-tone orange-gold patina. The mint brilliance radiates in the fields highlighting the well struck devices and clean surfaces. There is just a single, light line in the obverse field worthy of mention. Every thing else about this HM-5 is wonderful! WOW! PCGS 48, NGC 33, CAC 9. First we think there is duplication in the PCGS and NGC Population and Census data, crossover and regrades inflating the numbers certified. Also it needs to be noted that the only CAC approved example was NGC-graded and sold in auction nearly a decade ago. The most recent PCGS MS63 to sell was NOT CAC and realized $13,800 in the 2021 ANA auction. The current Collectors Universe value is $14,000. NOTE in MS64, the value jumps to $32,500! This is a really high end and beautiful example of this type worthy of another spectacular set. Good luck. Cert. Number 50113547 PCGS # 8171