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***Auction Highlight*** 1838 HM-1 Classic Head Half Eagle Gold $5 Graded ms62 details By SEGS (fc)

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
***Auction Highlight*** 1838 HM-1 Classic Head Half Eagle Gold $5 Graded ms62 details By SEGS (fc)
***Auction Highlight*** 1838 HM-1 Classic Head Half Eagle Gold $5 Graded ms62 details By SEGS. The D in the denomination is slightly left of center under the stem. Two die varieties exist for the 1838 half eagle, both of which are about equally scarce. If 700 or so 1838 eagles survive, HM-1 exists to the extent of around 335 pieces. According to Daryl Haynor's new series reference, "Only about one-third of all Uncirculated 1838s are HM-1... ." This MS62 coin showcases glowing golden-orange surfaces and pinpoint definition. Scattered ticks and hairlines limit the grade.