1880-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC. Exceptionally smooth and well preserved surfaces set this coin apart from the vast majority of 1880-S half eagles extant. Both sides are temptingly close to Gem Mint State quality, in fact, and they are further enhanced by a lovely blend of satiny luster and vivid medium gold color. The 1880-S is the first San Francisco Mint half eagle issue with a mintage of more than 1 million coins (1,348,900 pieces, to be exact), and it is popular for type purposes in circulated and lower Mint State grades. At the present level this issue emerges as a surprise condition rarity and given that, say, a Morgan dollar with a similar certified population would command a much higher price in todays market, this beautiful near-Gem offers outstanding value for the astute bidder,
