1901-S $5 MS(PCGS#8404)

June 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2135

Grade

MS66

Price

2,880

Lot Description

1901-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-66 (PCGS). This beautiful upper end Gem exhibits full satin luster enhanced by rich golden-rose color. The strike is sharp and the surfaces are exceptionally well preserved in all regards. With a mintage of 3.6 million pieces and a good rate of survival, the 1901-S is the most plentiful Motto Liberty half eagle in today's market in most grades. However, the certified population falls off markedly above MS-65 and the issue emerges as a notable condition rarity in MS-66 and finer grades. This rare PCGS MS-66 1901-S represents an important opportunity for both stellar-quality gold type collectors and advanced Liberty Head half eagle specialists. PCGS# 8404. NGC ID: 25YX. Click here for certification details from PCGS.