1872-S $5 MS(PCGS#8327)

August 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

1434

Grade

AU53

Prix

3 360

Description du lot

1872-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC. Blushes of pinkish-rose iridescence enliven otherwise dominant honey-gold patina on both sides of this attractively original example. Lustrous for the grade with sharp to full striking detail remaining over most design elements. With most of the 36,400 half eagles struck in the California branch mint during 1872 lost to the rigors of commerce, even a well worn survivor represents a significant find in today's market. As a PCGS-certified AU the coin offered here would serve as a highlight in an advanced collection of Liberty Head gold coinage. PCGS Population: 5; 17 finer, just two of which are Mint State (both MS-61). PCGS# 8327. NGC ID: 25WH. Click here for certification details from PCGS.