1878 $5 MS(PCGS#8345)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

7104

Grade

MS60

Price

780

Lot Description

1878 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS). A frosty to modestly semi-prooflike beauty further adorned with vivid honey-orange color. Sharply struck and attractively original, this solid Mint State example would make a lovely addition to any gold set. Circulation strike half eagle production in the Philadelphia Mint soared to 131,720 pieces in 1878 in anticipation of the return of parity between gold and paper currency set by the federal government for January 1, 1879. Thanks to its relatively generous mintage, this issue is among the most obtainable from its era in lower Mint State grades. With the undeniable originality offered here, however, this issue is rare, especially relative to current market demand for premium quality classic U.S. Mint coinage. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - CBL Set. PCGS# 8345. NGC ID: 25X4. Click here for certification details from PCGS.