1908-S $5 MS67 PCGS....

Description

1908-S Indian Half Eagle, MS67
Among the Finest of the Entire Type

1908-S $5 MS67 PCGS. This frosty Superb Gem is a gorgeous piece, an aesthetically desirable example with few peers, although NGC and PCGS each report a finer-graded coin in their population data, examples that can be difficult to envision. This example has brilliant, frosty yellow-gold luster, with sharp design details. The surfaces are pristine and nearly perfect. Although only 82,000 of these coins were minted, this date is considered a common one among the Indian half eagles. Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth had this to say: "The 1908-S is one of the most common dates in all grades despite the low mintage, and in Gem grades these are generally frosty and highly attractive. Many of the surviving Gem coins are likely from a hoard attributed to Virgil Brand."
This is the date often chosen by type collectors who only need a single example of the Bela Lyon Pratt incuse design. PCGS has only certified 13 Indian half eagles in MS67 or finer grades, and eight of those 13 coins are examples of this date. Three others are from the 1910-D issue, and one each are dated 1908 and 1909-S. Garrett and Guth further wrote: "If a single coin is desired from this series, this date and mint should be considered for the overall quality and availability." And if a single example of this date is desired, the present piece should be considered for its exceptional luster and superior strike. Population: 7 in 67, 1 finer (7/10).(Registry values: N10218)

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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