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1835 Classic Head Half Eagle $5 PCGS XF40 HM-5 Rarity-6+ Rarest/Most Elusive ...
US $7,519
Grade
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Grading service
PCGS
Cert number
58466693
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Date
2026-06-09
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Description
1835 Classic Head Half Eagle $5 PCGS XF40 HM-5 Rarity-6+ Rarest/Most Elusive ...
PCGS #
Grading Service PCGS
Grade XF40
Mint Location Philadelphia
Year 1835
Designation NONE
Strike Business
Grade Add On NONE
1835 Classic Head Half Eagle $5 PCGS XF40 HM-5 Rarity-6+ Rarest/Most Elusive ...
1835 $5
SKU: 58466693
An exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the key die-pairing rarities in the Classic Head Half Eagle series: the 1835 Classic Head Half Eagle $5, certified PCGS XF40, attributed as HM-5 with a coveted Rarity-6+ designation. Widely regarded as the rarest and most elusive die pairing of the 1835 Half Eagle issue, this Philadelphia-minted gold coin offers true scarcity that resonates with advanced specialists while remaining instantly appealing to any collector seeking a standout pre-Civil War U.S. gold type coin.
Struck at the Philadelphia Mint during a formative era of American gold coinage, the Classic Head design captures the bold neoclassical style of the 1830s, bridging early federal issues and the later, more standardized gold series. In Extremely Fine condition, this coin retains strong overall definition with pleasing, even wear that allows the design’s character to remain vivid. The surfaces display attractive original gold color with warm honey and deeper amber tones, enhancing eye appeal and underscoring its vintage, undisturbed look.
Highlights and collector value
Date and type: 1835 Classic Head Half Eagle $5, an iconic early U.S. gold denomination
Mint: Philadelphia
Variety attribution: HM-5, identified as the rarest/most elusive die pairing within the 1835 series
Rarity: Rarity-6+ (scarcity that elevates this coin beyond standard date collecting)
Grade: PCGS XF40, an ideal level for collectors who value both affordability relative to higher-grade pieces and satisfying detail
Certification number: 58466693
Why this coin belongs in a serious collection
True variety rarity: The HM-5 pairing is a major prize for Half Eagle specialists and variety collectors, not merely a common-date example
Historical significance: A tangible artifact from the early United States gold era, struck before the gold rushes and long before modern minting technology
Strong type appeal: Classic Head Half Eagles are widely collected for their artistry and early U.S. gold prestige, making this coin desirable even beyond variety circles
A rare 1835 Classic Head Half Eagle of this caliber, with the HM-5 attribution and Rarity-6+ status, is the kind of piece that can anchor a Classic Head set, elevate a variety registry effort, or serve as a premium example of early American gold for any numismatic portfolio.
PCGS #
Grading Service PCGS
Grade XF40
Mint Location Philadelphia
Year 1835
Designation NONE
Strike Business
Grade Add On NONE
1835 Classic Head Half Eagle $5 PCGS XF40 HM-5 Rarity-6+ Rarest/Most Elusive ...
1835 $5
SKU: 58466693
An exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the key die-pairing rarities in the Classic Head Half Eagle series: the 1835 Classic Head Half Eagle $5, certified PCGS XF40, attributed as HM-5 with a coveted Rarity-6+ designation. Widely regarded as the rarest and most elusive die pairing of the 1835 Half Eagle issue, this Philadelphia-minted gold coin offers true scarcity that resonates with advanced specialists while remaining instantly appealing to any collector seeking a standout pre-Civil War U.S. gold type coin.
Struck at the Philadelphia Mint during a formative era of American gold coinage, the Classic Head design captures the bold neoclassical style of the 1830s, bridging early federal issues and the later, more standardized gold series. In Extremely Fine condition, this coin retains strong overall definition with pleasing, even wear that allows the design’s character to remain vivid. The surfaces display attractive original gold color with warm honey and deeper amber tones, enhancing eye appeal and underscoring its vintage, undisturbed look.
Highlights and collector value
Date and type: 1835 Classic Head Half Eagle $5, an iconic early U.S. gold denomination
Mint: Philadelphia
Variety attribution: HM-5, identified as the rarest/most elusive die pairing within the 1835 series
Rarity: Rarity-6+ (scarcity that elevates this coin beyond standard date collecting)
Grade: PCGS XF40, an ideal level for collectors who value both affordability relative to higher-grade pieces and satisfying detail
Certification number: 58466693
Why this coin belongs in a serious collection
True variety rarity: The HM-5 pairing is a major prize for Half Eagle specialists and variety collectors, not merely a common-date example
Historical significance: A tangible artifact from the early United States gold era, struck before the gold rushes and long before modern minting technology
Strong type appeal: Classic Head Half Eagles are widely collected for their artistry and early U.S. gold prestige, making this coin desirable even beyond variety circles
A rare 1835 Classic Head Half Eagle of this caliber, with the HM-5 attribution and Rarity-6+ status, is the kind of piece that can anchor a Classic Head set, elevate a variety registry effort, or serve as a premium example of early American gold for any numismatic portfolio.
