1908-S $5 MS(PCGS#8512)

June 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

2520

等级

MS65

价格

115,183

详细说明

Popular Low Mintage First-Year Indian Issue 1908-S Indian Half Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS). This is a lovely and conditionally rare Gem example of one of the lowest mintage circulation strike Indian half eagles. It is expertly produced, as typical for the issue, with both sides exhibiting razor sharp striking detail and bountiful satin luster. Vivid reddish-apricot patina enhances both sides. With its pleasing original appearance and superior surface preservation, this coin will be just right for an advanced collection of 20th century U.S. Mint gold coinage. Bela Lyon Pratt's incuse design made its debut in the quarter eagle and half eagle series in 1908. The San Francisco Mint, which would strike only half eagles of this design, struck 82,000 examples during the first year of this series, the lowest mintage among Indian half eagles after only the 1909-O and 1911-D. As a first year issue a fair number of 1908-S half eagles were set aside, and there are some extraordinary Mint State examples known. Many of the Gems and Superb Gems that have been certified by PCGS and NGC in recent decades were once part of a hoard assembled by Chicago beer magnate and numismatist Virgil Brand. In an absolute sense, however, Uncirculated survivors are scarce, and the low mintage of this issue has long made it a favorite. The present Gem is sure to be of particular interest to specialists in the challenging Indian half eagle series. PCGS Population: 48; 26 finer (MS-68 finest). PCGS# 8512. NGC ID: 28DG. 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.