1877-S $5 MS(PCGS#8344)

The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3124

Grade

AU55

Price

7,200

Lot Description

1877-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. Rich honey-gold color with a tinge of pale olive 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 finer certified and would serve with distinction in an advanced gold cabinet. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - JBR Set. PCGS Population: 10; 10 finer, just four of which are Mint State (MS-64 finest). CAC Population: 2; 2. PCGS# 8344. NGC ID: 25X3. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.