1903-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS). Captivating pinkish-apricot surfaces are sharply struck with a full endowment of smooth, frosty mint luster. Collectors seeking a single high quality example to represent this design type typically gravitate to late date issues like the 1903-S for, generally speaking, they include most of the best produced and most carefully preserved Liberty Head half eagles; and this is just such a coin. The softness of gold as a coinage metal and the manner in which these issues were handled means that most Mint State survivors of even overall plentiful issues are usually confined to lower grades through MS-64 level due to abrasions. The present example is an exception and is sure to sell for a premium bid.
