1875-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. Remarkably well preserved for an issue that is challenging to find even in problem free EF preservation. This is a fully Choice AU, in fact nearly Uncirculated example with abundant frosty luster on original deep honey-rose surfaces. Striking detail remains razor sharp to full, and the surfaces are very nice for the assigned grade.<p>Our offerings for this issue have been few and far between over the years, and with good reason. The 1875-S is a heavily circulated half eagle issue with a mintage of just 9,000 coins. The Fairmont-JBR specimen offered here combines absolute and condition rarity, and would make a fitting addition to any advanced collection of Liberty Head gold coinage. Finest graded verified by CAC! PCGS# 8338. NGC ID: 25WV. PCGS Population: 4; 2 finer, just one of which is Mint State (MS-64).<p>CAC Population: 1; 0. From the Fairmont Collection - JBR Set.
