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Auction 1326 | Lot 3046 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
1914-S $5 MS65+ PCGS. (PCGS# 8529)
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Auction 1386 | Lot 3138 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
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Auction 1380 | Lot 4716 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
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Auction 1151 | Lot 5152 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
1914-S $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. (PCGS# 8529)
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Auction 366 | Lot 8708 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
1914-S $5 MS65 NGC. The 1914-S Indian Half Eagle is one of the most prized condition rarities among gold issues from the previous century, perhaps being the only contender capable of taking on the 1911-D Half Eagle for top rarity honors. Even the location of a near-Gem example can be considered a nearly impossible task, as evidenced by the fact that is has been five years since we last offered an MS64 1914-S.

So it is with great excitement that we are able to offer the quintessential 1914-S Five Dollar, the only known Gem example, originally from the fabulous Duckor Collection of Indian Head Half Eagles that was sold in 1990 for what was then an astounding price of $40,000. David Akers described the coin as "fully struck with blazing lustre and beautiful natural color," going on to say that "The surfaces are virtually mark-free and lack the granularity that is especially noticeable on this issue." The fact that this beautiful Gem doesn't even look like the typical Uncirculated 1914-S, which normally exhibits a crusty, subdued appearance, is what really sets it apart from even its closer rivals.

In many, if not most cases, a numismatic opportunity is not actually lost, just simply delayed until an equal quality coin comes up for sale. But in this instance it is predictably safe to say that an equal 1914-S may NEVER come along, and that acting on this one-of-a-kind Gem may prove to be a very astute move. Population: 1 in 65, 0 finer (1/05).
Ex: Auction '90 (Akers, 8/90), lot 1817, where it realized $40,000. (PCGS# 8529)
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Auction 352 | Lot 7399 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
1914-S $5 MS65 NGC. The 1914-S Indian Half Eagle is one of the most prized condition rarities among gold issues from the previous century, perhaps being the only contender capable of taking on the 1911-D Half Eagle for top rarity honors. Even the location of a near-Gem example can be considered a nearly impossible task, as evidenced by the fact that is has been five years since we last offered an MS64 1914-S.

So it is with great excitement that we are able to offer the quintessential 1914-S Five Dollar, the only known Gem example, originally from the fabulous Duckor Collection of Indian Head Half Eagles that was sold in 1990 for what was then an astounding price of $40,000. David Akers described the coin as "fully struck with blazing lustre and beautiful natural color," going on to say that "The surfaces are virtually mark-free and lack the granularity that is especially noticeable on this issue." The fact that this beautiful Gem doesn't even look like the typical Uncirculated 1914-S, which normally exhibits a crusty, subdued appearance, is what really sets it apart from even its closer rivals.

In many, if not most cases, a numismatic opportunity is not actually lost, just simply delayed until an equal quality coin comes up for sale. But in this instance it is predictably safe to say that an equal 1914-S may NEVER come along, and that acting on this one-of-a-kind Gem may prove to be a very astute move. Population: 1 in 65, 0 finer (7/04).
Ex: Auction '90 (Akers, 8/90), lot 1817, where it realized $40,000. (PCGS# 8529)
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Auction 446 | Lot 3524 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
1914-S $5 MS64 PCGS. (PCGS# 8529)
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Auction 422 | Lot 3155 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
1914-S $5 MS64 PCGS. The 1914-S five dollar is one of those issues that may not "ring a bell" with most collectors. It is an unusual issue that is rarely encountered in MS64 condition. Much of the reason for this scarcity in high grade has to do with the method of manufacture of these pieces. To quote Akers (1988): " ... the surfaces are nearly always granular and decidedly lacklustre." So, by definition the 1914-S is not a coin that one can expect to locate in high grades. That is borne out by the number (or rather lack thereof) of MS64 and MS65 pieces that have been certified. Only 11 coins have been graded in MS64 (seven at PCGS and four at NGC), and there is only one Gem (an NGC coin). The reason for the high grade of this piece has to do with the next sentence in Akers' 1988 book: "A very few specimens, however, have a somewhat satiny look and excellent lustre that compares favorably to a nice 1910-S, for example." This is such a coin and it exhibits bright, satiny luster. It also shows rich reddish-gold color with lilac patina interspersed over both sides. The striking definition is also strongly brought up on both obverse and reverse, and of course, there are no noticeable or detracting blemishes aside from the usual, small abrasions seen in the fields of this design type.

This is highest graded '14-S we have offered for sale since the 2004 ANA sale when we sold the lone MS65 for $63,250. The 1914-S is one of the great condition rarities in 20th century U.S. gold. This coin represents one of the few opportunities the specialist will have to purchase a piece that has both technical merit as well as the elusive eye appeal that is almost never found on a '14-S.
From The Kutasi Collection. (PCGS# 8529)
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Auction 414 | Lot 5535 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
1914-S $5 MS64 PCGS. The 1914-S five dollar is a nearly impossible issue to locate at the MS64 grade level and essentially unknown as a true Gem. The '14-S is the only contender capable of taking on the 1911-D half eagle for top rarity honors among 20th century gold issues. This specimen displays hallmark gritty surfaces and bright, frosty luster. The rustic nature of the faces, however, is beneficial in that it masks the few wispy bagmarks that account for the grade. The mintmark is clearly discernible and the overall strike is above average. The eye appeal is, however, quite attractive for the issue and has a decided antique copper-gold aspect. Any U.S. gold specialist should pay close attention to this seldom-seen offering. PCGS has encapsulated seven examples in MS64 with none finer, although NGC reports a lone MS65 example (7/06). (PCGS# 8529)
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Auction 1276 | Lot 4153 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
1914-S $5 MS64 PCGS. (PCGS# 8529)
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Auction 412 | Lot 1919 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
1914-S $5 MS64 PCGS. A nearly impossible issue to locate at the MS64 grade level and essentially unknown as a true Gem. The 1914-S is the only contender capable of taking on the 1911-D half eagle for top rarity honors among 20th century gold issues. This specimen displays hallmark gritty surfaces and bright, frosty luster. The rustic nature of the faces, however, is beneficial in that it masks the few wispy bagmarks that account for the grade. The mintmark is clearly definable but the overall strike is average. The eye appeal is, however, quite attractive for the issue and has a decided antique copper-gold aspect. PCGS has encapsulated six examples in MS64 with none finer, although NGC reports a lone MS65 example (1/06). (PCGS# 8529)
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Auction 1348 | Lot 4061 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
1914-S $5 MS64 NGC. (PCGS# 8529)
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Auction 107 | Lot 7380 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
PCGS 1914-S MS 64. The 1914-S is one of the great rarities among 20th century half eagles. It is rare in all grades of mint state and is unknown any finer than the present piece.
Formerly sold as lot 1913 of Auction '90 (Akers, 8/90) where it was described in part as: "...possibly even the second finest known after the unique gem specimen in the Duckor Collection...The coin is completely original with a very sharp strike, excellent luster for the issue, bold mintmark and beautiful medium gold color with a slight greenish orange tint." Only one other coin has been so graded by either of the major services. (PCGS# 8529)
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Auction 1173 | Lot 5378 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
1914-S $5 MS63 PCGS. (PCGS# 8529)
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Auction 1223 | Lot 4408 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
1914-S $5 MS63 PCGS. CAC. (PCGS# 8529)
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Auction 1173 | Lot 5379 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
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Auction 1140 | Lot 1704 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
1914-S $5 MS63 PCGS. (PCGS# 8529)
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Auction 1366 | Lot 3160 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
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Auction 1124 | Lot 3816 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
1914-S $5 MS63 PCGS. CAC. (PCGS# 8529)
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Auction 420 | Lot 2342 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
1914-S $5 MS63 PCGS. Well struck overall, the design elements are bold in virtually all areas. The S mintmark is little more than a blob, but this is a characteristic feature of the issue. Orange-gold color gives way to steel-green undertones in the fields. Small abrasions are scattered over each side.

The 1914-S Indian half eagle is one of the most prized condition rarities among gold issues from the 20th century, probably being the only contender capable of challenging the 1911-D half eagle for top rarity honors. To illustrate this point: the two major services have certified 49 pieces of the 1911-D at MS63, and 28 finer. Only 28 examples of the 1914-S are graded at MS63, with just 12 coins higher (10/06).
From The Dr. Eugene Cherny Collection of $5 and $10 Indians. (PCGS# 8529)
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Auction 1211 | Lot 4004 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
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Auction 1191 | Lot 3867 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
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Auction 1104 | Lot 2461 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
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Auction 1207 | Lot 3941 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
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Auction 1207 | Lot 3940 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles
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