Indian Half Eagle
1916-S Indian Half Eagle. MS-63+ (PCGS). CAC.
Offered is a lovely example of a historic U.S. gold issue, the final half eagle struck in the San Francisco Mint. Although several small hoards of Uncirculated coins entered the numismatic market from overseas sources beginning in the early to mid 1980s, the 1916-S remains elusive in grades above MS-63. The typical hoard coin, while invariably well struck, is heavily abraded with inferior luster quality. Additionally, not enough Mint State examples have been located to place the 1916-S among the more plentiful Indian half eagles. Accordingly this is one of the scarcer issues of its type in Mint State. With the technical quality and eye appeal offered here the 1916-S represents a significant find for the discerning 20th century gold collector.
PCGS# 8532. NGC ID: 28DY.
Estimate: $4000