1856 $5 MS(PCGS#8266)

Spring 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4543

Grade

AU58

Price

1,320

Lot Description

An otherwise plentiful 1850s Liberty Head half eagle in circulated grades, the 1856 is surprisingly elusive at the present level of preservation, especially with coveted CAC approval. This coin represents an important bidding opportunity for the specialist.