1914 $5 MS(PCGS#8527)

Spring 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4572

Grade

MS64

Price

5,040

Lot Description

Simply put, the 1914 is one of the most underrated issues in the four 20th century gold series designed by Bela Lyon Pratt and Augustus Saint-Gaudens. As summed up by Mike Fuljenz in his 2010 reference <em>Indian Gold Coins of the 20th Century</em>:<p><em>The 1914 is the second scarcest Philadelphia Half Eagle of this type, trailing only the 1929. It has never really commanded much of a premium over such very common dates as the 1908, 1909 and 1909-D and many experts consider it to be an undervalued sleeper issue in higher grades.</em>This is just such a piece, a premium near-Gem as confirmed by CAC. Sharply struck and vivid, this is a noteworthy offering for the astute gold collector.