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Auction 122 | Lot 7456 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

PCGS 1876 MS 65. The study and pursuit of coins is a fascinating subject, and sometimes the stories behind the coins we handle can be just as intriguing as the coins themselves. To date, the story of this coin has two chapters. The first part is its sale in 1968 as a part of the legendary Miles Collection (Stack's, 10/68). The coin was lot 499 of that sale where it was described as: "Superbly struck, with full mint bloom, and proof-like. Probably the first coin struck from the dies. Unquestionably the "finest known." Each star, letter, and general design is so well defined that one would think it was a Proof. Wolfson had a Proof of this date, but we feel that an Uncirculated coin such as this is far rarer than a Proof. Though the Guidebook lists this coin in Uncirculated at $550 we feel that it will probably realize close to the Proof price of $1,000.00. Must be seen to be appreciated." Their estimate was on the money, and the coin did indeed bring $1,000. The purchase of such a high grade business strike for a price that was comparable to that of a proof shows remarkable prescience on the part of the new owner (and present consignor). The pursuit of finest known gold coins was certainly an underdeveloped area in U.S. numismatics in 1968. The only collectors that readily come to mind who actively pursued such coins were John Murrell, Harry Bass, and Ms. Norweb.
The second part of this coin's story picks up 26 years later at the ANA Early Spring Convention in New Orleans. An elderly man offered a large group of U.S. coins to Heritage for outright sale. He spoke with Heritage's principal buyer, Jim Halperin, and quoted him individual prices. The gentleman had a Panama-Pacific set he wanted $70,000 for, but Jim told him the set was worth closer to $35-$45,000. He also offered to Jim the present 1876 half eagle for $5,000, and Jim informed him that this coin was worth far more than his quoted price, and under the right set of circumstances could bring as much as $40,000! A (PCGS# 8339)

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Grade MS65

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Aug 2, 1994

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Auction 328 | Lot 10329 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 MS65 PCGS. When this coin was last sold as lot 7456 in our 1994 Detroit ANA Sale, it was cataloged as follows:
"The study and pursuit of coins is a fascinating subject, and sometimes the stories behind the coins we handle can be just as intriguing as the coins themselves. To date, the story of this coin has two chapters. The first part is its sale in 1968 as a part of the legendary Miles Collection (Stack's, 10/68). The coin was lot 499 of that sale where it was described as: "Superbly struck, with full mint bloom, and proof-like. Probably the first coin struck from the dies. Unquestionably the "finest known." Each star, letter, and general design is so well defined that one would think it was a Proof. Wolfson had a Proof of this date, but we feel that an Uncirculated coin such as this is far rarer than a Proof. Though the Guidebook lists this coin in Uncirculated at $550 we feel that it will probably realize close to the Proof price of $1,000.00. Must be seen to be appreciated." Their estimate was on the money, and the coin did indeed bring $1,000. The purchase of such a high grade business strike for a price that was comparable to that of a proof shows remarkable prescience on the part of the new owner (and present consignor). The pursuit of finest known gold coins was certainly an underdeveloped area in U.S. numismatics in 1968. The only collectors that readily come to mind who actively pursued such coins were John Murrell, Harry Bass, and Ms. Norweb.
The second part of this coin's story picks up 26 years later at the ANA Early Spring Convention in New Orleans. An elderly man offered a large group of U.S. coins to Heritage for outright sale. He spoke with Heritage's principal buyer, Jim Halperin, and quoted him individual prices. The gentleman had a Panama-Pacific set he wanted $70,000 for, but Jim told him the set was worth closer to $35-$45,000. He also offered to Jim the present 1876 half eagle for $5,000, and Jim informed him that this coin was wo (PCGS# 8339)

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Jul 30, 2003

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Auction 100 | Lot 558 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

PCGS 1876 MS 63. Like the 1875 above, the 1876 is also a very rare and desirable issue in the Coronet series. With a mintage... (PCGS# 8339)

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Feb 4, 1993

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Auction 1183 | Lot 4240 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 MS63 PCGS. (PCGS# 8339)

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Mar 24, 2013

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Auction 1347 | Lot 3275 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 MS62 NGC. (PCGS# 8339)

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Jul 14, 2022

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Auction 1126 | Lot 2967 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 MS62 NGC. (PCGS# 8339)

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Mar 31, 2009

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Auction 376 | Lot 7799 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 MS62 NGC. Only 1,432 business strikes were produced of this rare issue, the lowest production of any With Motto Half Eagle. Very few survive in any grade, but as many as ten Mint State pieces are extant. Most business strikes are prooflike, and so it is with this coin. There is also considerable cartwheel luster intermixed over the surfaces as well. The striking details on the obverse are well defined, and there is just a bit of softness noted on the eagle's neck on the reverse. There are numerous small abrasions scattered about each side, but the most distinctive ones are located on the back of Liberty's neck. Population: 1 in 62, 1 finer (5/05). (PCGS# 8339)

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Jun 3, 2005

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Auction 22023 | Lot 15479 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 MS63 PCGS. Mintage: 1,477. ... (PCGS# 8339)

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Feb 19, 2002

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Auction 130 | Lot 5864 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

NGC 1876 MS 62. A very rare date in all grades. Only 1,432 business strikes were produced in this centennial year, the lowest production of any With Motto half eagle. Very few survive in any grade, but a couple of mint state pieces do exist of this date. Most business strikes are prooflike, and so it is with this coin. There is also considerable cartwheel luster intermixed over the surfaces as well. The striking details on the obverse are well defined, and there is just a bit of softness noted on the eagle's neck on the reverse. There are numerous small abrasions scattered about each side which account for the grade, but the most distinctive ones are on the upper lip of Liberty and another on the jawline. An important half eagle and the finest example we have offered since we sold the Miles coin this past summer. Population: 1 in 62, none are finer (10/94). (PCGS# 8339)

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Feb 9, 1995

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Auction 1156 | Lot 4646 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 AU58 NGC. (PCGS# 8339)

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Grade AU58

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Jun 5, 2011

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Sold For: $8,912.50

Auction 1294 | Lot 4792 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 AU55 NGC. (PCGS# 8339)

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Grade AU55

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Apr 26, 2019

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Auction 124 | Lot 6774 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 AU 55. A very rare date in all grades. Only 1,432 business strikes were produced in this centennial year, the lowest production of any With Motto half eagle. Most business strikes are prooflike, and so it is with this coin. The fields still retain much reflectivity with some mint frost intermixed as well. The striking details are a bit softly defined on this piece with weak definition on the eagle's neck and not quite complete details on the hair curls of Liberty. Minimally abraded with no distinctive marks on either side. A rare and desirable issue and a real find in Choice AU condition. This piece has been in a major European gold collection and off the market since before the Second World War. (PCGS# 8339)

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Grade AU55

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Oct 11, 1994

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Auction 1244 | Lot 14100 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 AU53 NGC. (PCGS# 8339)

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Grade AU53

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Sep 9, 2016

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Sold For: $7,637.50

Auction 442 | Lot 2545 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 AU58 NGC. (PCGS# 8339)

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Grade AU58

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Jul 13, 2007

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Auction 1203 | Lot 4123 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 AU55 NGC. (PCGS# 8339)

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Grade AU55

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Feb 27, 2014

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Sold For: $6,756.25

Auction 1241 | Lot 5518 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 AU55 NGC. (PCGS# 8339)

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Nov 2, 2016

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Auction 1201 | Lot 6736 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 AU55 NGC. (PCGS# 8339)

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Jan 12, 2014

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Sold For: $5,875.00

Auction 1373 | Lot 3470 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 XF45 PCGS. (PCGS# 8339)

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Mar 31, 2024

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Auction 404 | Lot 2792 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 AU58 NGC. Struck with prooflike fields, as usually seen on this legendary and rare emission of 1,432 business strikes and 45 proofs. There are numerous light abrasions and marks, more numerous on the obverse than the reverse, but the superb luster and light golden-yellow surfaces compensate. A lovely coin, and difficult to obtain any finer. Census: 7 in 58, 4 finer (3/06).
From The Steve Glenn Collection. (PCGS# 8339)

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Apr 29, 2006

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Auction 60384 | Lot 54576 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/33). NGC Census: (0/25). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 1,477. (PCGS# 8339)

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Jun 10, 2024

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Auction 1204 | Lot 6472 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 AU53 NGC. (PCGS# 8339)

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Apr 27, 2014

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Auction 394 | Lot 5260 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 AU55 PCGS. During the Civil War, Federal paper money replaced gold coins in circulation, except in the remote west. Gold coins rarely appeared again in commerce until 1878, when paper money finally traded at par with gold coin. Low mintages for were the rule for Philadelphia issues, and a scant 1,432 Half Eagles were struck in 1876. The present example has a good strike and a clean albeit somewhat subdued appearance. A minor pinscratch beneath the fifth star provides the sole mentionable mark. Population: 3 in 55, 8 finer (11/05).
From The Guadalupe Collection. (PCGS# 8339)

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Jan 7, 2006

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Auction 102 | Lot 574 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

NGC 1876 AU 50. An exceptionally rare half eagle and the first legitimate business strike we have handled in quite some time... (PCGS# 8339)

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Apr 2, 1993

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Auction 422 | Lot 5915 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 XF45 PCGS. In 1876, gold coins did not circulate except on the West Coast, which was covered by the San Francisco Mint. Most gold denominations had token business strike productions at Philadelphia, made primarily to prevent the proofs from becoming great contemporary rarities. Nonetheless, no commercial three dollar pieces were issued, and the mintage of half eagles was limited to 1,432 pieces. Most of these have long since been melted. This lightly worn apricot-gold example is free from relevant marks. The strike is good although portions of the curls and eagle are incomplete. Population: 4 in 45, 14 finer (9/06).
From The Jones Beach Collection. (PCGS# 8339)

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Jan 6, 2007

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Auction 267 | Lot 7818 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1876 $5 AU55 PCGS. This Choice AU representative is an important survivor from an original mintage of only 1,477 pieces; most extant 1876 Half Eagles grade no finer than XF. Traces of a semi-prooflike finish are noted on both sides, particularly in the fields, but the outward appearance is one of original crimson-gold color. All features are well defined, scattered abrasions are generally small in size. It has been five years since we last offered an AU55 example of this P-mint delivery, as true an indicator of this issue's rarity as any.
From the Richard Genaitis Collection. (PCGS# 8339)

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Grade AU55

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Aug 11, 2001

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Sold For: $4,025.00