1911-S $5 MS65+ PCGS....

Description

1911-S Five Dollar, MS65+
Condition Census Rarity
Underrated in This Grade

1911-S $5 MS65+ PCGS. Ex: Simpson. From a substantial mintage of more than 1.4 million pieces, this San Francisco Mint issue is usually available in Mint State, but seldom in grades finer than MS63. In MS65, the 1911-S becomes an incredible condition rarity. In their Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins 1795-1933, Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth write, "In gem MS-65 or finer, this date is not appreciated for its rarity ... " This echoes David Akers earlier statement about the 1911-S, "All in all, this is one of the most underrated issues of the series, if not the entire spectrum of 20th-century United States gold coins." Since our Permanent Auction Archives began in 1993, we have handled a Gem or better 1911-S five dollar on only 12 prior occasions, the most recent of which was the February 2021 prior appearance of the present coin from the legendary Bob R. Simpson Collection, where it brought $84,000. Such is the rarity of this issue at the Gem grade level.

We are privileged to be able to offer the Simpson Gem here. The coin is boldly struck and exceptionally well-preserved, with luminous orange-gold surfaces that yield whispers of lilac tinting in the fields. Neither side exhibits bothersome abrasions, earning this coin high marks for eye appeal. Without doubt, this piece qualifies for the Condition Census of 1911-S half eagles and is a coin that advanced collectors of Indian Head gold should not pass by. This coin is pictured on PCGS CoinFacts. Population: 8 in 65 (2 in 65+), 1 finer (11/24).
Ex: The Bob R. Simpson Collection; U.S. Coins Signature Auction (Heritage, 2/2021), lot 3107.(Registry values: N7079)
From The Don Kutz California Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25ZM, PCGS# 8522, Greysheet# 9325)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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