1897 $5 MS(PCGS#8394)

November 2021 Baltimore U.S. Coins auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3327

Grade

MS66

Price

5,520

Lot Description

1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-66 (PCGS). An absolutely gorgeous Gem toned with rich amber and honey-gold. This Philadelphia Mint half eagle is well struck and intensely lustrous with a satiny sheen that enhances the overall eye appeal. The present Gem is about as fine as you are apt to see for an 1897 half eagle in today's numismatic marketplace. Ideally suited for type purposes, the present piece will set a high standard in your collection. PCGS Population: 7 in 66; 2 finer (MS-66+). PCGS# 8394. NGC ID: 25YM. 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.