1876-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-20 (PCGS). CAC. OGH--First Generation.An attractively original honey-gold example with glints of pale rose and golden yellow colors shining forth nicely as the surfaces dip into a light. Well defined for the grade, all devices are bold and many retain sharper detail in the recessed areas of the design. This is a highly elusive issue at all levels of preservation, the mintage a scant 4,000 pieces with most coins long since lost to commercial use. Given that the Smithsonian Institution specimen grades only VG-10 this problem free, premium quality VF is sure to catch the eye of astute gold enthusiasts.
