1887-S $5 MS(PCGS#8371)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3220

Grade

MS65

Price

4,680

Lot Description

Rare Gem Mint State 1887-S Half Eagle 1887-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-65 (NGC). Pretty rose-gold color dominates this half eagle, accented by subtle traces of patina at the borders. Boldly lustrous with a uniformly satiny texture across all elements. The surfaces remain incredibly untroubled beneath magnification, confirming the accuracy of the Gem Mint State rating from NGC. Beautiful to examine in-hand. Survivors from a mintage of 1,912,000 pieces are available in grades through MS-63, but any finer and the 1887-S $5 becomes a noteworthy condition rarity. This top-of-the-census NGC offering is sure to be of broad appeal to gold enthusiasts and Set Registry players. NGC Census: 7; 0 finer at this service. PCGS# 8371. NGC ID: 25XW. Click here for certification details from NGC. Additional image by NGC Photo Vision. Learn more at NGCcoin.com Click hereto see Coins in Motion.[“Coins]