1901-S $5 MS66 NGC....

Description

1901-S Half Eagle, MS66
Lustrous and Attractively Toned Example

1901-S $5 MS66 NGC. Stunning yellow-gold surfaces are highlighted with wisps of rose and violet and coated with cartwheel luster. Strike is first-rate, and abrasions are minimal, as is expected at the Premium Gem level. The 1901-S half eagle is the second highest mintage issue in the entire series at 3.65 million, but is well behind the 1881's mintage of 5.71 million. The only two other dates to join the 2 million plus club are the 1882 and 1886-S.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25YX, PCGS# 8404, Greysheet# 9102)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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