1897 $5 MS66 PCGS....

Description

1897 Half Eagle, MS66
Impeccable Surfaces, Excellent for Type

1897 $5 MS66 PCGS. The large mintage approaching 900,000 circulation strikes combined with a good survival means that this issue can occasionally be found in Gem condition or finer, as here. The present Premium Gem shows thick mint frost dominating surfaces that are virtually unabraded, as expected at this grade level. The only noticeable marks are all faint, on the chin of Liberty and in the field above the eagle's head. The strike is sharp in the centers but slightly soft on peripheral stars. This late-19th century date in impeccable condition might be a viable alternative for type purposes to the usual selections from the first decade of the 20th century, such as the 1900, 1901-S, or 1907. Population: 2 in 66, 0 finer (9/12).(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25YM, PCGS# 8394, Greysheet# 8943)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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