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1908 $5 MS64 NGC. 1908 marks the first year of iss 1908[$5] MS64 NGC.

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1908 $5 MS64 NGC. 1908 marks the first year of iss 1908[$5] MS64 NGC.
<B>1908<$5> MS64 NGC.</B></I> 1908 marks the first year of issue for the incuse Pratt Indian Head Half Eagles and Quarter Eagles. The novelty of these drastically redesigned issues prompted gold collectors and wealthy hoarders to set aside several thousand of the larger denomination Half Eagles for posterity. Although generally very well produced, the typical survivor tops out in the MS63 to MS64 grade range and even a solid Gem representative can be quite a challenge to locate. This near Gem displays pleasing brassy to peach-gold surfaces that are well preserved. Just a few minor handling marks occur in the exposed, open fields. Most of the design elements are well impressed, though the feathers on the eagle's left shoulder are a tad soft. NGC has seen 80 pieces graded finer (7/05).