1878 $5 MS(PCGS#8345)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5099

Grade

AU58

Price

780

Lot Description

1878 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. A frosty to modestly semi-prooflike beauty adorned with vivid honey-orange color. Sharply struck and attractively original, this solid near-Mint example would make a lovely addition to any gold set. Thanks to its relatively generous mintage of 131,720, this issue is among the most obtainable from its era through lower Mint State grades. With the undeniable originality offered here, however, the 1878 is rare, especially relative to current market demand for premium quality classic U.S. Mint coinage. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set. To view all items From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set click here. PCGS# 8345. NGC ID: 25X4. 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.