1872-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50+ (PCGS). CAC.
Blushes of pinkish-rose iridescence enliven otherwise dominant honey-orange color on both sides of this attractively original example. Lustrous for the grade with bold to sharp striking detail remaining over most design elements. With most of the 36,400 half eagles struck in the California branch mint during 1872 lost to the rigors of commerce, even a well worn survivor represents a significant find in today's market. As a PCGS-certified AU the coin offered here would serve as a highlight in an advanced collection of Liberty Head gold coinage.
PCGS# 8327. NGC ID: 25WH.
PCGS Population: 1; 23 finer, four of which are Mint State (MS-61 finest). CAC Stickered Population: 7 in all AU grades; 0 in all Mint State grades.
From the Fairmont Collection - Rhone Set.

Estimate: $2300