1885-S $5 MS67 PCGS....

Description

Superb Gem 1885-S Half Eagle

1885-S $5 MS67 PCGS. For the numismatic student, the opportunity to examine such a high grade example of this or any issue is a treat. The obverse die is very well made and in an excellent state, with only a short and faint die crack from star 6 to the leading edge of the coronet. There are no other visible die cracks, die lines, or other die flaws of any sort. Walter Breen described two different obverse types for this issue, which he called Open 5 and Closed 5 depending on whether the knob of the 5 touches the cusp or is free of it. This example has a short line that actually joins these two parts of this digit. The date is not sunk as deeply in the die as the stars or bust, yet we don't believe the Open 5 characteristic is due to a light impression of the logotype. It actually appears to be a different logotype punch. The reverse appears to be from a perfect die and this is probably a very early representative from that die. Diagonal striae is visible across much of the surface, suggesting a very early die state. This striae would have worn away and eventually be completely gone after a number of strikes. Slight doubling among the letters of UNITED is a result of the strike. This is an outstanding example with fully brilliant luster. Both sides are fully brilliant and exhibit frosty yellow gold luster. This is the finest example certified by PCGS, and the only such coin. This is a connoisseur's dream. Population: 1 in 67, 0 finer (10/04).(#8368) (Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25XT, PCGS# 8368, GSID# 9081)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 1,211,500

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