1840 $5 MS62 PCGS CAC

A popular and underrated issue as the first struck Philadelphia Mint $5. This 1840 $5 with approximately 275 known from an original mintage of 137,382 pieces or a survival rate of 0.2%, is incredibly rare in uncirculated with about 15 in all unc grades. Finer than MS62 there are 3 or 4 known having sold nearly two decades ago for between $40,000-$50,000. The offered example is an extremely attractive example with intense deep orange-gold color over flashy surfaces. Fresh Coin.