1908-S $5 MS65 PCGS....

Description

Sparkling Gem 1908-S Indian Half Eagle

1908-S $5 MS65 PCGS. The half eagles of 1908 coined in San Francisco were only of the new Bela Pratt Indian Head design, while Philadelphia produced both types of half eagles, including the Liberty Head. Perhaps San Francisco's schedule was busier given that 1908-S represented another end of an era, Philadelphia's 115-year-old monopoly on copper coinage. San Francisco managed to coin adequate supplies both of 1908-S Indian cents and 1908-S Indian half eagles (one series outgoing, the other incoming), but today both are scarce in Gem condition. Famous collector Virgil Brand is said to be responsible for a hoard of Gem 1908-S half eagles. Both services combined have certified somewhat more than five dozen examples in MS65, and specimens exist up to MS68.
The issue clearly has excellent production values overall, and this piece is a wonderful representative. The orange-gold surfaces boast sparkling, frosty luster, with the Indian's cheek abrasion-free and lots of eye appeal throughout. Population: 45 in 65, 21 finer (10/09).(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28DG, PCGS# 8512, GSID# 9318)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 82,000

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