1905 $5 PR(PCGS#8500)

August 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1528

Grade

PR58

Price

6,600

Lot Description

1905 Liberty Head Half Eagle. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5. Proof-58 (PCGS). CAC. Vivid golden-yellow surfaces retain virtually all of the highly reflective finish from the dies. With nearly full striking detail, as well, it is obvious that only minimal handling separates this coin from a grade at or above the Proof-60 level. The United States Mint produced only 108 half eagles of this date in Proof format, survivors numbering 60 to 75 coins in all grades per John W. Dannreuther (2018). Scarce and desirable. PCGS# 8500. NGC ID: 28DB. Click here for certification details from PCGS.