1873 Liberty Head Half Eagle. Close 3. MS-62 (PCGS). Gorgeous satin surfaces are bathed in rich orange-honey color. Suitably bold in strike with remarkably smooth surfaces for the assigned grade. The 1873 is an outlier in the circulation strike Philadelphia Mint half eagle series of 1862 to 1877 in that it has a relatively high mintage of 224,985 coins. This figure includes examples of both the Close and Open 3 date styles, the former a bit more challenging to locate in todays market. In truth, however, both varieties of the 1873 are scarce in an absolute sense and quite rare in Mint State. This premium BU example represents a significant find and fleeting bidding opportunity for the astute gold collector. PCGS# 8329. NGC ID: 25WJ. From the Fairmont Collection - Rhone Set.
