1838 SSCA Classic Head Gold Half Eagle PCGS AU55 CAC
The $5 Classic Head Half Eagle, designed by William Kneass, was minted from 1834 to 1838. In 1838, the Philadelphia Mint struck 286,588 examples of the Classic Head Half Eagle. This specific example has been graded in About Uncirculated 55 condition. Out of all 1838-P Classic Head Half Eagles struck, only 206 example has been graded in AU55 condition with only 359 finer known examples. With so few examples graded higher than this one, this stunning coin is not only a Condition Rarity, but it is also among the finest known examples of the issue.
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| Denomination | Half Eagle |
|---|---|
| Series | Classic Head |
| Composition | Gold |
| Year | 1838 |
| Mint | Philadelphia (P) |
| Grade | AU55 CAC |
| Mintage | 286,588 |
| Population in Grade | 206 |
| Finer Known Examples | 359 |
