1876-S $5 MS(PCGS#8341)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4129

Grade

VF20

Price

3,840

Lot Description

1876-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-20 (PCGS). CAC. OGH--First Generation. An attractively original honey-gold example with glints of pale rose and golden yellow colors shining forth nicely as the surfaces dip into a light. Well defined for the grade, all devices are bold and many retain sharper detail in the recessed areas of the design. This is a highly elusive issue at all levels of preservation, the mintage a scant 4,000 pieces with most coins long since lost to commercial use. Given that the Smithsonian Institution specimen grades only VG-10 this problem free, premium quality VF is sure to catch the eye of astute gold enthusiasts. PCGS# 8341. NGC ID: 25WY. Click here for certification details from PCGS.