1887-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle PCGS MS65+ CAC

1887-S Half Eagle, MS65+ High Condition Census 1887-S $5 MS65+ PCGS. CAC. The 1887-S half eagle is an important issue that represents the only collectible issue of the year as the Philadelphia Mint half eagle was only produced in proof format. This impressive Gem ranks high among those that are known with just one finer certified example that is graded MS66 PCGS. This offering is just the second MS65+ example in recent auctions. Stack's Bowers offered a similarly graded piece in August 2021. This issue is an important condition rarity that is usually only available in grades through MS64. An impressive Gem, the present piece features brilliant sun-gold surfaces, sharp design motifs, and peripheral lemon-yellow toning. Population: 9 in 65 (3 in 65+), 1 finer. CAC: 5 in 65, 0 finer (6/24).(Registry values: P2)