1865-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.

A newcomer to the Condition Census for this challenging Civil War era issue, this near-Mint 1865-S will impress even the most seasoned Liberty Head gold enthusiasts. It is a wonderfully original coin with deep olive-orange color on both sides, nearly complete mint luster, and striking detail that is sharp in all but a few isolated areas. What softness there is hardly detracting, and there are no significant marks to limit either the technical quality or eye appeal. As with all San Francisco Mint half eagles from the Civil War and Reconstruction eras, the 1865-S is scarce to rare in all grades. Most of the 27,612 coins struck were lost to heavy commercial use, and survivors are scarce to rare at all levels of preservation. Fewer than 100 are known, and most are well worn and/or impaired. This remarkably well preserved and visually appealing Choice AU would be difficult to improve upon. Indeed, it is the highest graded example of the issue to meet with strict approval from CAC.

PCGS# 8299. NGC ID: 25VX.

PCGS Population: 3; 2 finer (MS-64 finest). CAC Population: 1; 0.

From the Fairmont Collection-Hendricks Set.

Estimate: $ 10000