1890 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. Light honey-olive surfaces with warmer rose highlights at the borders. Both sides are sharply struck with plenty of frosty luster in evidence. The 1890 hails from a brief period of time near the end of the 19th century that saw limited half eagle production in circulation strike format. Neither the Philadelphia nor San Francisco mint struck any coins in this format in 1887 and 1889, respectively, while production at the former facility was limited in 1888, 1889 and 1890. An undeniable key date among late date Liberty Head half eagles, the circulation strike 1890 was produced to the extent of just 4,240 pieces. Elusive in all grades, most survivors are low to middle AU in quality. This is one of the nicest Choice About Uncirculated coins we have ever offered, and a highlight of these impressive offerings from the Fairmont Collection. From the Fairmont Collection.
