Winter 2022 Showcase Auction – 27 October - 4 November 2022
U.S. Coins and Currency
Part 2: Fr, 28.10.2022, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Tu, 01.11.2022, from 5:00 PM CET
Part 4: Tu, 01.11.2022, from 10:00 PM CET
Part 5: Tu, 01.11.2022, from 11:00 PM CET
Part 6: We, 02.11.2022, from 4:00 PM CET
Part 7: We, 02.11.2022, from 9:00 PM CET
Part 8: Th, 03.11.2022, from 5:00 PM CET
Part 9: Th, 03.11.2022, from 10:00 PM CET
Part 10: Fr, 04.11.2022, from 6:00 PM CET
Part 11: Fr, 04.11.2022, from 11:00 PM CET
Description
1878-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
A frosty and generally boldly defined AU-53 example that offers vivid color in bold honey-orange. Half eagle production at the San Francisco Mint increased markedly in 1878 with a mintage of 144,700 pieces. This was achieved in anticipation of the government-mandated return to parity between gold coinage and paper currency set for January 1, 1879. Unfortunately for today's collectors, this increase in mintage did not result in a generous supply of quality survivors. Most examples saw extensive commercial use, and even attractive coins at the About Uncirculated level are elusive. For the grade, this is one of the nicest 1878-S fives that we have had the privilege of bringing to auction in recent years, and it is sure to fetch a strong price.
PCGS# 8347. NGC ID: 25X6.
CAC Population: 4 in all AU grades.
From the Fairmont Collection - CBL Set.
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Bidding
| Price realized | 525 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 500 USD |
