1908 $5 Indian MS(PCGS#8510)

1908 $5 Indian MS (PCGS#8510)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1908 Indian Half Eagle. MS-63+ (PCGS). CAC. The splendid honey-apricot surfaces of this Choice example are fully lustrous and softly frosted. The strike is sharp throughout and both sides are nicely preserved for this type. The Philadelphia Mint produced 577,845 half eagles for circulation in 1908, the first year of sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt's new Indian design, along with 167 Sand Blast Proofs for sale to collectors. As interesting as the coin may have been to certain inner circles at the Mint, the motif was roundly detested at the time. As a result, very few contemporary collectors saved such pieces. It was not until generations later that they became popular, by which time the vast majority of high grade pieces had long since disappeared. This scarce PCGS MS-63+ would nicely represent the type or date in an advanced cabinet. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set. To view all items From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set click here. PCGS# 8510. NGC ID: 28DE. 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.