1902 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-66+ (PCGS).A virtually perfect specimen that ranks among the very finest known. Overall golden-wheat and pinkish in color with a dusting of original patina visible across each side. The surfaces are blanketed in uniform satiny luster, remaining nicely untroubled beneath magnification. Sharply defined and captivating to view in-hand. <p><p><p>The 1902 half eagle boasts a low mintage of just 172,400 pieces, representing a steep drop form the 615,900 pieces struck in Philadelphia the year before and the 226,870 that would be struck the following year. Perhaps just 3,000 1902 half eagles remain in all grades, with the vast majority of examples in circulated grades. While it is somewhat available in lower Mint State grades, it becomes considerably scarce in Gem with only about 35 examples known. The present MS-66+ is one of the most desirable survivors and is sure to attract significant interest. Just a single coin ranks finer in MS-67+, making the ideal specimen for an advanced PCGS Registry Set.PCGS# 8405. NGC ID: 25YY.PCGS Population: 3; 1 finer in MS-67+.
