1897-S $5 MS(PCGS#8395)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6593

Grade

MS63

Price

2,280

Lot Description

1897-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63 (NGC). A visually appealing piece, both sides are dressed in a blend of orange-apricot color and softly frosted luster. The 1897-S numbers among the more elusive San Francisco Mint half eagles from the later Liberty Head series, and offerings of Uncirculated survivors are normally few and far between, underscoring the significance of this lot for advanced gold enthusiasts. Provenance: From the Kohler Wisconsin Collection. NGC Census: 2; 6 finer (MS-67 finest). PCGS# 8395. NGC ID: 25YN. Click here for certification details from NGC.