1916-S $5 MS65 PCGS. CAC....

Description

1916-S Half Eagle, MS65
Final San Francisco Indian Five

1916-S $5 MS65 PCGS. CAC. The 1916-S is the final Indian Head half eagle produced at the San Francisco Mint, and as the only date of this denomination to be minted in 1916, it is an essential issue for collectors who are trying to complete year sets. No more Indian Head fives were struck until 1929, the last year of issue.

Gem examples of the 1916-S, such as the one being offered in this lot, are rare, and finer specimens are infrequently seen. Excellent luster issues from peach-gold surfaces displaying whispers of apricot and light green, and an exacting strike delivers strong detail to the design features, including the feathers of the headdress and all of the eagle's plumage. The mintmark is bold but lacks definition, as is usually the case. Both sides are devoid of significant marks, further enhancing the coin's eye appeal. Population: 10 in 65, 6 finer (11/24).
Ex: Fun Signature (Heritage, 1/2012), lot 4941; Leon Hendrickson Collection / Houston Signature (Heritage, 12/2015), lot 3368.(Registry values: N7079)
From The Don Kutz California Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28DY, PCGS# 8532, Greysheet# 9331)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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