1889 $5 MS(PCGS#8374)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6101

Grade

MS61

Price

2,880

Lot Description

1889 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC. Satin to semi-reflective surfaces are smartly impressed with razor sharp striking detail throughout the design. Although there may be a temptation to regard the circulation strike 1889 half eagle as just a "type" coin at the MS-61 level, nothing could be further from the truth. Federal records confirm that only 7,520 examples were produced in this format, survivors rare in both worn condition and Mint State. Among the finer pieces known to PCGS, this Fairmont specimen is sure to catch the eye of astute gold collectors. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: 20; 40 finer (MS-67 finest). PCGS# 8374. NGC ID: 25XZ. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.