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1843-D $5 Medium D MS61 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:9,750.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1843-D $5 Medium D MS61 NGC
<B>1843-D $5 Small D MS61 NGC.</B></I> Variety 10-G. The Small D variety is considerably rarer than the usually seen Medium D. NGC did not designate the Small D variety on the holder, nor do they list any examples of the Small D in their Census data. The different mintmark sizes on the 1843-D half eagle should be considered significant varieties. In fact, PCGS actually does distinguish between the two varieties.<BR> This specimen is a gorgeous, sharply detailed Mint State piece. The surfaces have the usual grade limiting abrasions that are typical of the MS61 level, but few on either side are of any significance. A tiny obverse rim mark is evident at 2 o'clock. Both sides have fully brilliant light yellow-gold luster.<BR> It is not immediately known where this piece fits in the overall census of the variety, although a few finer examples of the <I>date </B></I>are known. However, we would not be surprised to learn that this specimen ranks among the finest 1843 Small D half eagles. For comparison, the Harry Bass Collection included three examples, a MS60 with granular surfaces, a certified AU55, and an uncertified AU50. This piece is clearly finer than any of the Bass coins.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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