1872-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. Here is the highest graded 1872-S half eagle to have met with strict approval from CAC. This coin escaped both heavy circulation and melting, a rarity for an early 1870s half eagle from the San Francisco Mint. It has come down to the present day with full softly frosted luster. Deep, vivid rose-orange and honey colors add appeal, as do surfaces that are pleasingly smooth for the assigned grade.<p>Though 36,400 examples of this issue were produced, even marginal AU coins are difficult to come by, while near-Mint survivors are so rare that this is our first offering for such that we can recall. Much of the mintage obviously saw heavy commercial use, which claimed most San Francisco Mint half eagles produced during the Reconstruction era. A rare opportunity for the alert half eagle collector, this coin would serve as highlight in the finest cabinet. PCGS# 8327. NGC ID: 25WH. PCGS Population: 1; 4 finer (MS-61 finest).<p>CAC Population: 1; 0. From the Fairmont Collection - JBR Set.
