1834 $5 Classic-Plain 4 Classic Head Half Eagle PCGS MS62

This is the most common variety of the series, but in this case common is a relative term, as only three-dozen examples have been certified by PCGS and NGC; ANACS has also graded three examples. Sadly, the vast majority of these (and many other early American gold coins) ended up in the melting pot later in the year, after the weight of the gold coin was reduced. The known population is distributed fairly evenly across the grading spectrum, even through the Mint State levels. The finest certified examples are three coins at the MS-64 level. In an ironic twist, the Plain 4 issue appears at auction less frequently than the rarer Crosslet 4 variety. Check out all the great US Coins, Paper Money, Ancients, World and Exonumia. We are happy to answer any questions about this or anything in our vast inventory.