1887-S $5 MS(PCGS#8371)

August 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1265

Grade

MS65

Price

15,600

Lot Description

Gem 1887-S Half Eagle None Graded Finer 1887-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. Peach and pinkish suggestions dominate the complexion, accented by traces of patina at the obverse border. Intensely lustrous with a uniformly satiny texture across all elements. The surfaces remain incredibly untroubled beneath magnification, lacking all but the most trivial ticks. Beautiful to examine in-hand. Survivors from a generous mintage of 1,912,000 pieces are available in grades through MS-63, but any finer and the 1887-S becomes a noteworthy condition rarity. Tied for highest graded at the leading third-party certification services, this premium quality Gem is sure to see spirited bidding from gold enthusiasts. Approval by CAC emphasizes the high quality and surely contributes to the desirability. PCGS Population: 4; none finer. PCGS# 8371. NGC ID: 25XW. Click here for certification details from PCGS.