1867-S $5 MS(PCGS#8314)

March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

4153

等级

AU58

价格

118,296

详细说明

Exceedingly Rare 1867-S Half Eagle Unknown in Mint State 1867-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). One of our most significant gold coin offerings in this sale, we are pleased to present one of the finest certified examples of the rare and conditionally challenging 1867-S half eagle. This is a lovely coin with blended honey-olive and orange-apricot patina to surfaces that retain nearly complete satin luster. Virtually all design elements are sharply struck and, with minimal signs of handling and no troublesome marks, there is not much separating this coin from a coveted Mint State grade. The 1867-S half eagle tells a familiar story for an early date gold issue from the San Francisco Mint: few coins were struck (in this case, just 29,000 pieces), virtually all of which succumbed to the rigors of heavy commercial use. In a comment that could be applied to so many early S-Mint gold coins, Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth (2008) describe the 1867-S half eagle as "one of the most underrated [issues] in the entire Liberty Head series." A quick perusal of our auction archives will confirm three things concerning this issue: -This is only our second offering for the 1867-S half eagle in seven years. -Our offerings for this issue have been few over the last 20 years. -The vast majority of survivors grade VF or EF, often with significant impairments. Indeed, of the 100 or so coins extant, few are About Uncirculated. Premium quality Choice AU examples such as this are particularly rare, and they are also particularly significant given that the 1867-S half eagle is in highly select company as one of the few classic U.S. Mint issues that is unknown in any Mint State grade. Tied for CC#1 with only two other AU-58 grading event at PCGS, this beautiful coin is making its first appearance in the modern numismatic market. It is a landmark condition rarity that would serve as a highlight in even the finest gold cabinet. Provenance: From the Collection of Silas Stanley Roberts, 1888-1966. PCGS Population: 3; 0 finer. NGC has also yet to certify a single 1867-S half eagle finer than AU-58. PCGS# 8314. NGC ID: 25W4. 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.