1905 $5 MS(PCGS#8411)

Spring 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

競売業者

Stack's Bowers

ロット番号

3142

グレード

MS67

価格

12,000

ロット詳細

A virtually pristine Superb Gem, this coin is one of the finest circulation strike 1905 half eagle certified by PCGS. Both sides are as nice as the day of striking, with the surfaces displaying a blend of billowy satin luster and warm golden-honey color. Sharply to fully defined with outstanding visual appeal, this is a stellar-quality type coin that would do equally well in an advanced cabinet of Liberty Head gold coinage.<p>As a 20th century issue from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1905, at first glance, might appear to be among the more plentiful issues in the Motto portion of the Liberty Head half eagle series. This is far from the truth, however, with Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth (<em>Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins: 1795-1933, 2nd Edition</em>) observing:<p><em>The 1905 half eagle is scarcer in Mint State condition than most would believe. It is similar in rarity to the 1902 and 1903 issues.</em><p>It is certainly not a coincidence that all three of these issues have relatively low mintages by late date Liberty Head half eagle standards, the 1905 with only 302,200 circulation strikes produced.<p>The present example, in addition to absolute scarcity, also offers exceptional condition rarity for a PCGS-certified example of both the issue and the type. It is worthy of the strongest bids, and will please even the most discerning gold enthusiast.