1870-S $5 MS(PCGS#8321)

June 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2373

Grade

AU58

Price

9,300

Lot Description

Among the leading highlights of the classic U.S. Mint gold offerings in our current sale, this is a significant Choice AU survivor of an issue that is unknown in Mint State. Frosty to modestly semi-reflective luster is very much in evidence, and the surfaces display universally bold to sharp striking detail and just trivial rub. Pretty bright pinkish-honey blankets both sides and provides plenty of eye appeal.<p>Here we go again - a mintage of just 17,000 pieces, combined with heavy commercial use beginning in Reconstruction era California, created an absolute and condition rarity in the 1870-S half eagle. Fewer than 100 coins are extant (per <em>PCGS CoinFacts</em>), and most are not choice. This remarkable AU-58 is among the finest certified and one of the nicest examples of the issue that we have ever offered. A significant bidding opportunity worthy of undivided attention.