1900-S $5 MS66 PCGS....

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Beautiful Premium Gem 1900-S Half Eagle

1900-S $5 MS66 PCGS. In the mid-1890s, production of half eagles at San Francisco sagged. In 1898 and 1899, mintages again exceeded a million pieces, but in 1900, the West Coast Mint struck only 329,000 pieces. Many were lost to attrition, and Garrett and Guth suggest that the issue " ... is probably 10 times rarer than the 1900 Philadelphia issue."
This outstanding Premium Gem is one of the best-preserved survivors. Its vibrant surfaces are largely yellow-gold with occasional peach shadings close to the margins. The smooth cheek of the portrait yields to razor-sharp definition on Liberty's curls. Population: 2 in 66, 3 finer (6/08).
From the Duffy Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25YV, PCGS# 8401, Greysheet# 9100)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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