1838 $5 Classic Head Half Eagle PCGS AU55 (CAC) Ex. Fairmont Collection
SOLD
SKU
43880849
Formerly sold by Stacks Bowers for $3,600 on April 2022, Lot #5008, and described as:
1838 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-1. Rarity-3. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
Wisps of pinkish-apricot iridescence enliven otherwise golden-gray surfaces. An undeniably original Choice AU example, solidly graded and with sharp to full striking detail and abundant mint luster. The 1838 rivals the 1837 as the scarcest Philadelphia Mint issue in the Classic Head half eagles series. Only two die marriages are known, and they are of comparable rarity.
Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection-Hendricks Set.
| PCGS # | 8176 |
|---|---|
| Grading Service | NONE |
| Year of Issue | NONE |
| Grade | NONE |
| Denom Type | N/A |
| Numeric Denomination | $5 |
| Mint Location | NONE |
| Designation | NONE |
| Circ/UnCirc | Not Specified |
| Strike Type | N/A |
| Holder Variety | Ex. Fairmont Collection |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
