1858-S $5 MS(PCGS#8279)

1858-S $5 MS (PCGS#8279)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Losbeschreibung: 1858-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). With traces of mint frost and impressively smooth surfaces, it is difficult for us to imagine a more attractive and desirable example of this conditionally challenged early San Francisco Mint issue at the assigned grade level. The color is attractively original in deep honey-rose, and the strike is sharp throughout the design. The 1858-S tells a familiar story for an 1850s San Francisco Mint half eagle. Few examples were produced - in this case just 18,600 pieces - the vast majority of which were consumed by commercial use long ago. Even an original and problem free EF-40 would be a significant find in today's market. This premium quality Fairmont Collection specimen in Choice Extremely Fine is a noteworthy condition rarity fit for an advanced collection. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set. PCGS Population: 8; 25 finer, 1 of which is Mint State (MS-61). To view all items From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set click here. PCGS# 8279. NGC ID: 25VA. 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.