1838-D $5 PCGS MS62 (HM-1) ex: D.L. Hansen - Classic Head $5 - Near-Finest Known
US $147,000
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1834 $5 Classic PCGS MS65
2500
Grade
MS65
Grading service
PCGS
Cert number
06552003
Certification
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Date
2026-04-30
Category
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Sub category
Classic Head $5 (1834-1838)
Dealer
Description
An amazing 1834 Second Head, Small Plain 4 Half Eagle! A supreme rarity in gem, PCGS reports just five finer than this outstanding specimen. Pristine surfaces are toned a gorgeous shade of honey-gold and radiate strong, billow Mint luster. Boldly struck with just slight softness in the centers, the overall eye appeal fantastic!
This No Motto subtype has the 4 in the date plainly triple-punched, with each successive punch showing slight counterclockwise rotation from the previous punch. There are large knobs on the 3, and the bust truncation is nearly straight, with a narrow end. The hair curl beneath star 8 is more elaborate than on the First Head, Large Plain 4 (Breen-6501) varieties. The 8 in the date is the so-called Block 8, with the juncture of the loops the same width as the loops themselves. The B in LIBERTY is incomplete at the bottom right. Numerous die polishing lines are visible in the letters of LIBERTY, most prominently several that run at a 45-degree angle southwest to northeast through the E and R. Numerous die polishing lines are also noted near the truncation of the bust, running in the same general direction. The eagle has a tongue, and about half of the 5 in the denomination is under the lowest arrow feather. Repunching shows at the bottom of the D in UNITED, and the last A in AMERICA joins the lowest arrowhead. A small die crack joins the right (facing) wingtip to the rim, and the reverse is slightly rotated, around 15 degrees clockwise with respect to the obverse.
A compelling coin and thrilling opportunity for the specialist or collector of top tier gold type coins!
This No Motto subtype has the 4 in the date plainly triple-punched, with each successive punch showing slight counterclockwise rotation from the previous punch. There are large knobs on the 3, and the bust truncation is nearly straight, with a narrow end. The hair curl beneath star 8 is more elaborate than on the First Head, Large Plain 4 (Breen-6501) varieties. The 8 in the date is the so-called Block 8, with the juncture of the loops the same width as the loops themselves. The B in LIBERTY is incomplete at the bottom right. Numerous die polishing lines are visible in the letters of LIBERTY, most prominently several that run at a 45-degree angle southwest to northeast through the E and R. Numerous die polishing lines are also noted near the truncation of the bust, running in the same general direction. The eagle has a tongue, and about half of the 5 in the denomination is under the lowest arrow feather. Repunching shows at the bottom of the D in UNITED, and the last A in AMERICA joins the lowest arrowhead. A small die crack joins the right (facing) wingtip to the rim, and the reverse is slightly rotated, around 15 degrees clockwise with respect to the obverse.
A compelling coin and thrilling opportunity for the specialist or collector of top tier gold type coins!
