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Session Three - Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 5:00 pm
1966
1881, 1 over 0
.
PCGS graded MS-63
. An attractive, fully lus-
trous example with yellow-gold patina. Close examination with
a loupe reveals clear evidence of the 0 under the last 1 of the
date. Just a few small bag marks have accumulated on the sur-
faces that limit the grade. Always a popular
Red Book
vari-
ety.
Pop 12; 2 finer in 64
. (
PCGS # 8355
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,900 - 3,000
G
EM
U
NC
1881-S $5 L
IBERTY
1967
1881-S
.
PCGS graded MS-65
. The 1881-S half eagle has
a well-deserved reputation as a common issue in most
grades, but at the Gem level, the population thins out
quickly. PCGS has certified just five coins at this level with
none finer. Exquisite detail enlivens the central devices,
while the honey-gold surfaces exhibit swirling, satiny luster.
Pop 5; none finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 8357
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $4,500 - 5,000
Enlargement
1968
1882-S
.
PCGS graded MS-65
. While the 1882-S half eagle is
not particularly scarce as a date in lower grades, the eye appeal
of this Gem example sets it apart from the rest. A combination
of rich honey-golden color, satiny fields, and virtually no contact
marks have created an especially attractive appearance not nor-
mally seen on this issue. This is certainly is one of the top
examples currently available for the serious collector of the
series.
Pop 9; 1 finer in 66.
(
PCGS # 8360
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,000 - 4,250
T
IED
F
OR
F
INEST
1883-S $5 L
IBERTY
1969
1883-S
.
PCGS graded MS-64
. A boldly lustrous deep
honey-gold specimen with rich rose iridescence throughout.
The strike is sharp and the surfaces are close to Gem qual-
ity when viewed with the unassisted eye. From a compara-
tively small mintage of 83,200 pieces, most of which saw
some use in commerce. Indeed, the present is tied for the
finest certified by PCGS. An important opportunity for the
informed half eagle specialist.
Pop 3; none finer at
PCGS. Tied for the finest graded at both services
.
(
PCGS # 8363
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $5,000 - 5,500
Enlargement
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