1909-O $5 MS(PCGS#8515)

The Regency Auction 38

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

286

等级

MS63

价格

813,731

详细说明

This is the ONLY Indian Head half eagle struck at the New Orleans mint. Only 34,200 examples were struck of this final New Orleans issue for circulation, many of which disappeared into daily commercial use. Very few survive in Mint State, fewer still qualify for CAC approval. In nearly 35 years of operations, fewer than a dozen have ever graded finer, and only a single example is CAC approved. This fully CHOICE and totally original specimen, is very high end. A rich orange-golden color graces the surfaces of the satiny, brilliant surfaces. All feathers both from the headdress and eagle are fully rendered, and the all important O mintmark is bold. Clearly, unlike the vast majority of these that are seen in the marketplace, this lovely, toned piece has never been dipped, stripped, or otherwise cleaned or conserved in hopes of getting a higher grade. While a strong glass reveals a few tiny lines and insignificant ticks, which account for the assigned grade Not only is this CHOICE example high end from a technical basis, the eye appeal is VERY BOLD for the date. PCGS 9, NGC 7, CAC 3. The last PCGS MS63 CAC sold in November 2013 for $105,750, and before that one sold in the 2010 ANA auction for $92,000. Today the Collectors Universe value is listed at $95,000 and the CAC CPG value is $102,800. Keep in mind that NO PCGS MS64 has sold since 2006 (and none are CAC approved). Indeed the only CAC example graded finer is the MS65 that was part of the Collection of a Prominent Midwestern Family in June 2016, which realized in excess of half a million dollars! This coin will instantly vault your Indian Head $5 set into a very high tier, rarely attained by any collector. Good luck. Cert. Number 38534560 PCGS # 8515.00