1858-S $5 MS(PCGS#8279)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1061

Grade

VF25

Price

4,320

Lot Description

1858-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-25 (PCGS). CAC. With attractively pinkish-honey color to surfaces that retain bold detail to the major design elements. The 1858-S tells a familiar story for an 1850s San Francisco Mint half eagle. Few examples were produced - in this case just 18,600 pieces - the vast majority of which were consumed by commercial use long ago. Even an original and problem free VF coin such as this is a significant find in today's market. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - Rhone Set. CAC Stickered Population: 13 in all grades. PCGS# 8279. NGC ID: 25VA. 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.