1887-S $5 MS(PCGS#8371)

The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3151

Grade

MS65

Price

4,320

Lot Description

Surprise Condition Rarity 1887-S Half Eagle 1887-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS). Pretty rose-orange color dominates this half eagle, accented by a subtle trace of patina at the upper left reverse border. Boldly lustrous with a uniformly satiny texture across all elements. The surfaces remain incredibly untroubled beneath magnification, confirming the accuracy of the Gem Mint State rating from PCGS. Beautiful to examine in-hand. Survivors from a 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. This Condition Census offering from the Fairmont Collection's JBR Set is sure to be of broad appeal to gold enthusiasts and Registry Set players. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - JBR Set. PCGS Population: 6; 3 finer (MS-66 finest). PCGS# 8371. NGC ID: 25XW. 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.