1854 $5 DDO FS-101 "Earring" MS(PCGS#145713)

The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

9352

Grade

MS62

Price

3,360

Lot Description

1854 Liberty Head Half Eagle. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-62 (NGC). Noteworthy preservation is notable on this otherwise readily obtainable 1850s half eagle issue. Blended rose-gold color and satin to softly frosted luster are seen on fully Uncirculated surfaces that display a bold to sharp strike. Minor doubling is detected on the obverse. The 1854 is a surprise rarity in Mint State despite its status as a Philadelphia Mint issue with a relatively generous mintage of 160,675 pieces. Survivors are seldom offered with the quality and eye appeal of this present example. Sure to catch the attention of astute gold collectors. PCGS# 145713. NGC ID: 25UG. Click here for certification details from NGC.