1857-S $5 MS(PCGS#8275)

1857-S $5 MS (PCGS#8275)

December 2025 Showcase Auction - The James A. Stack, Sr. Collection Part I

Losbeschreibung: Originally preserved in deep honey and more vivid rose-gold, this smooth and attractive example has the appearance of a higher Mint State grade. It is lustrous with a delightful softly frosted texture and a razor sharp to full strike.<p>This issue saw extensive commercial use during the California Gold Rush era, and most of the 87,000 pieces produced have long since been lost. Among the few survivors, low grades through VF are the norm. In fact, this issue would be almost unobtainable in AU and Mint State were it not for the fact that a handful of higher grade pieces were discovered as part of the S.S. <em>Central America</em> treasure. Despite this find, the 1857-S remains an important half eagle rarity in the highest grades. The example offered here possesses superior quality and eye appeal (it is most definitely not a shipwreck find) that are sure to tempt discerning gold enthusiasts.