1860 $5 MS(PCGS#8284)

August 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1417

Grade

AU55

Price

2,760

Lot Description

1860 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. This frosty honey-rose example retains much of the original luster, the surfaces pleasingly smooth in hand for the assigned grade. Boldly to sharply defined, as well, and a delight to behold. Ranking alongside the 1858 and 1859 as among the more underrated half eagles of its era, the 1860 is also a low mintage affair, in this case just 19,763 coins being struck. Underrated compared to many Southern gold issues from the late 1850s and early 1860s, this richly original Choice AU represents a fleeting bidding opportunity for the astute gold enthusiast. PCGS Population: 16; 14 finer, just six of which are Mint State (MS-63 finest). PCGS# 8284. NGC ID: 25VF. Click here for certification details from PCGS.