1878-S $5 MS(PCGS#8347)

February 2025 Showcase Auction - U.S. Coins

Auktionator

Stack's Bowers

Losnummer

2022

Erhaltungsgrad

AU58

Preis

1.440

Losbeschreibung

A frosty and smartly impressed AU-58 example that offers vivid color in bold orange-olive. Half eagle production at the San Francisco Mint increased markedly in 1878 with a mintage of 144,700 pieces. This was achieved in anticipation of the government-mandated return to parity between gold coinage and paper currency set for January 1, 1879. Unfortunately for today's collectors, this increase in mintage did not result in a generous supply of Mint State survivors. Most examples saw extensive commercial use, and even coins at the MS-60 to MS-61 level are elusive. This is one of the finest 1878-S fives that we have had the privilege of bringing to auction in recent years, and it is sure to fetch a strong price.