1872-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). Handsome golden-honey color blankets boldly defined, appreciably lustrous surfaces on both sides of this attractively original example. With most of the 36,400 half eagles struck in the California branch mint during 1872 lost to the rigors of commerce, even a well worn survivor represents a significant find in todays market. As a PCGS-certified Choice EF the coin offered here would serve with distinction in an advanced collection of Liberty Head gold coinage. From the Fairmont Collection.
