1868-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
Vivid rose-orange and deep honey-olive surfaces are appreciably lustrous. A touch of softness to the high points is easily forgiven, the detail bold to sharp in most areas. Half eagle production at the San Francisco Mint ratcheted up slightly in 1868 to 52,000 pieces, the highest mintage for the denomination at the West Coast facility since the 1857-S. Although a slightly higher mintage means that this issue is more obtainable in circulated grades than the 1866-S (No Motto and Motto) and 1867-S, the 1868-S is still scarce even at the Fine and VF levels. Extremely Fine and low end About Uncirculated coins are rare, while at and near the Mint State this issue is a major condition rarity. This Fairmont Collection offering is destined for another advanced gold cabinet.
PCGS# 8316. NGC ID: 25W6.
CAC Population: 15 in all grades.
From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set.

Estimate: $1600