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1870-S $5.00
1953
1870-S
.
PCGS graded AU-58.
CAC APPROVED.
One of
the four finest 1870-S half eagles graded by both PCGS and
NGC combined, with no Mint State examples graded by
either service. A mere 17,000 pieces were coined for the
year and all apparently entered circulation at least for a
time. Pleasing yellow-gold and copper-gold throughout,
with minimal surface nicks and good visual appeal. It is
estimated by PCGS that a total of only about 85 examples
are known in all grades. A scarce coin overall and a formi-
dable rarity so well preserved that is worthy of the finest
collection.
Pop 2; none finer at both services.
(
PCGS #
8321
)
Estimated Value .....................................$17,000 - 19,000
1954
1871-CC
.
Sharpness of Fine, holed and cleaned.
In 1871
at Carson City, 20,770 half eagles were struck, nearly all of
which saw heavy circulation. This example is not an exception,
as it has been holed, plugged, and cleaned. The repair was
crudely done. Perhaps just 90 to 120 examples are extant in all
grades, and many collectors have "settled" for a coin such as
this.
Estimated Value ................................................... $700 - 800
S
CARCE
1871-S $5 L
IBERTY
1955
1871-S
.
PCGS graded AU-58
. The bright yellow-gold
surfaces exhibit light circulation but only minimal marks,
especially to the naked eye. From a modest mintage of just
25,000 pieces, most of which saw heavy circulation in and
around San Francisco and the early West. The typical survi-
vor today is apt to be just VF or XF, with few examples
attaining the higher grade ranges of AU and Mint State.
Indeed, PCGS has certified just 12 Mint State examples of
the 1871-S five, all of those being MS-61s. The preponder-
ance of grading events for the date at the AU-58 level leads
us to suspect some resubmissions may have occurred.
Pop
12; 4 finer in 61.
(
PCGS # 8324
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $5,000 - 5,500
1956
1871-S
.
NGC graded AU Details, Improperly Cleaned.
Orange-gold surfaces with the majority of design features
showing bold definition. This one has possibly been cleaned
long ago. The "S" mintmark is clear which is not always the
case. Only 25,000 examples were minted and nearly all of them
passed into channels of commerce. The vast majority seen are
in XF and lower grades. (
PCGS # 8324
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,700 - 1,800
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