1883-S $5 MS(PCGS#8363)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

6094

Grade

MS64

Prix

4 320

Description du lot

1883-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). This endearing golden-rose example is sharply struck with a full endowment of frosty mint luster. The surfaces are exceptionally smooth and well preserved for this underrated condition rarity from the San Francisco Mint. From a mintage for the issue of 83,200 pieces, most of which saw some use in commerce. Indeed, the present specimen, "just" MS-64, is tied for finest certified among 1883-S half eagles known to PCGS. A lot of coin for the grade, the present Choice Mint State example represents a grand opportunity for a savvy gold enthusiast. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: 8; 0 finer. PCGS# 8363. NGC ID: 25XM. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.