1893-S $5 MS63 认证号25799911, PCGS号8386

My first time attending a major coin show (Long Beach show) and I was in heaven. My girl friend surprised me and took me for my 35th birthday. I had a raw 1893 s gold half eagle plus a little cash to trade for this lovely graded MS63 example for the liberty half eagle mint set I'm slowly putting together. (so slow it's almost unbearable since I'm so picky as I learn more about this wonderful hobby).

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1893-S is a moderately scarce date in all grades, although it is not as difficult to obtain in choice condition as the 1892-S or the four S Mint coins immediately following (1894-1897). It should not be grouped with the common dates of the series since it is really quite scarce in strictly uncirculated condition, and very scarce in gem condition.