1897-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.，This beautiful half eagle exhibits reddish-rose highlights on a base of vivid orange-gold patina. Fully struck with intense satin luster, the quality and eye appeal are suggestive of a Choice Mint State rating. The 1897-S numbers among the more elusive San Francisco Mint half eagles from the later Liberty Head series, and offerings of Uncirculated survivors are few and far between, underscoring the significance of this lot for advanced gold enthusiasts.，From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. Earlier from Superiors Lee and Peter L. Shaffer Collections sale, September 1988, lot 5455; via Stacks. Lot tag included.，
