1898-S $5 MS64 PCGS....

Description

1898-S $5 MS64 PCGS. Although nearly 1.4 million 1898-S half eagles were struck, the issue is scarce in Mint State, presumably since gold coins still circulated to an extent in the west because of its traditional preference for hard money. A crisply struck and lustrous lemon-gold near-Gem, both sides are free from obtrusive marks, and the cheek is especially clean. Population: 20 in 64, 6 finer (3/04).(#8397) (Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25YR, PCGS# 8397, GSID# 9098)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 1,397,400

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