1870-S $5 MS(PCGS#8321)

June 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

2373

Grade

AU58

Prix

9 300

Description du lot

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.