1839 $5 MS(PCGS#8191)

Spring 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8068

Grade

AU55

Price

2,640

Lot Description

Generally sharp in strike detail, this appreciably lustrous Choice AU example is further adorned with light olive-gold color. Scattered handling marks include a lengthy, if faint vertical scratch on Liberty's neck. The premier Philadelphia Mint issue in the long-running Liberty Head half eagle series, the 1839 is a popular choice for advanced gold type purposes.