1854 $5 MS(PCGS#8256)

March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5911

Grade

MS63

Price

7,800

Lot Description

1854 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63 (NGC). Beautiful rose-gold patina and lively satin luster are seen on surfaces that are exceptionally smooth for this conditionally challenging issue. Well struck for an 1850s half eagle, all but the central high points are sharply to fully rendered. A surprise rarity in Mint State despite its status as a Philadelphia Mint issue with a relatively generous mintage of 160,675 pieces. The 1854 half eagle is seldom offered with the quality and eye appeal of this present example. Sure to appeal to astute gold collectors. Provenance: From the Steve Studer Collection. NGC Census: 9; 7 finer (all MS-64). PCGS# 8256. NGC ID: 25UG. Click here for certification details from NGC.