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Lot 1185 - 1911-D $5 Indian PCGS MS63

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:11,000.00 USD Estimated At:22,000.00 - 24,000.00 USD
Lot 1185 - 1911-D $5 Indian PCGS MS63
1911-D $5 Indian. Low mintage: 72,500. When 20th Century gold collectors introduce the subject of the 1911-D half eagle, what usually pops to mind first is its low mintage and its unconditional rarity. What is often ignored, however, is its condition rarity beyond the obvious fact that the higher the Mint State rating the more challenging it becomes. As a Mint State 63, acquisition of a 1911-D not only requires a significant investment, but a great deal of patience as well.

Offered here is a memorable example that would be an exciting find even if it were one of the more common Indian half eagles. The fields are choice with only the most minute abrasions present, visible only with the aid of magnification. The striking details are fully brought up in all areas including the mintmark, which is boldly executed, often an area deficient on this prized rarity. A soft, frosted sheen is made even more impressive by the relative lack of surface marks. (#8521)