1901-S $5 MS(PCGS#8404)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6120

Grade

MS66+

Price

5,280

Lot Description

1901-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-66+ (NGC). CAC. This exquisite Gem exhibits full satin luster enhanced by rich golden-wheat color. The strike is bold and the surfaces are exceptionally well preserved in all regards. It is a remarkable coin ranked among the finest examples of the issue certified. With a mintage of 3.6 million pieces and a good rate of survival, the 1901-S is the most plentiful Motto Liberty half eagle in today's market in most grades. However, the certified population falls off markedly above MS-65 and the issue emerges as a notable condition rarity in MS-66 and finer grades. This rare NGC/CAC MS-66+ 1901-S represents an important opportunity for both stellar-quality gold type collectors and advanced Liberty Head half eagle specialists. NGC Census: 7; 12 finer (MS-68 finest). PCGS# 8404. NGC ID: 25YX. Click here for certification details from NGC. Additional image by NGC Photo Vision. Learn more at NGCcoin.com