1877-S $5 MS(PCGS#8344)

Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5145

Grade

AU58

Price

8,400

Lot Description

1877-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. Rich pinkish-honey color reflects the originality of this handsome piece. Nearly full, the luster offers attractive satin to softly frosted texture and the strike is pleasingly sharp. The 1877-S is the final low mintage San Francisco Mint issue in the Liberty Head five-dollar series, with a production of just 26,700 pieces. With most examples lost to circulation and the typical survivor well worn or impaired, this appealing and problem-free Choice AU ranks among the finest certified and would serve with distinction in even the finest gold cabinet. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection-Hendricks Set. PCGS Population: 6; 4 finer (MS-64 finest). CAC Population: 1; 1. PCGS# 8344. NGC ID: 25X3. Click here for certification details from PCGS.