1869-S $5 MS(PCGS#8318)

November 2021 Baltimore U.S. Coins auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3287

Grade

XF45

Price

3,120

Lot Description

1869-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). A boldly defined pinkish-honey example with appreciable luster evident as the surfaces dip into a light. Simply put, this is a scarce issue in an absolute sense that is rare in grades above EF. Extensive commercial use claimed most of the 31,000 half eagles struck in the San Francisco Mint during 1869, and most of the few survivors are well worn if not also impaired. Mint State examples are all but unknown, this handsome Choice EF coin representing the finest in quality realistically obtainable for many collectors. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection. PCGS# 8313. NGC ID: 25W8. 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.