1897$5 MS65 NGC. The 1897 Liberty half eagle claims a substantial mintage of 867,883 pieces, but the issue becomes quite elusive at the MS65 grade level. This delightful Gem exhibits sharply detailed central design elements, but just a touch of softness is evident on the obverse stars. The well-preserved peach-gold surfaces radiate vibrant mint luster, with outstanding eye appeal. Census: 78 in 65 (1 in 65+, 1 in 65 S), 10 finer (8/18). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15585 (realized $1560). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11701
1897$5 MS65 NGC. The 1897 Liberty half eagle claims a substantial mintage of 867,883 pieces, but the issue becomes quite elusive at the MS65 grade level. This delightful Gem exhibits sharply detailed central design elements, but just a touch of softness is evident on the obverse stars. The well-preserved peach-gold surfaces radiate vibrant mint luster, with outstanding eye appeal. Census: 78 in 65 (1 in 65+, 1 in 65 S), 10 finer (8/18). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15585 (realized $1560). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11701
1854$3 AU58 NGC. The 1854 three dollar gold piece is always in demand because of its status as a single-year Small DOLLARS subtype. This impressive near-Mint specimen shows just a trace of high-point wear on the well-detailed design elements and the lightly abraded orange-gold surfaces retain significant amounts of original mint luster. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15584 (realized $1200). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11725
1854$3 AU58 NGC. The 1854 three dollar gold piece is always in demand because of its status as a single-year Small DOLLARS subtype. This impressive near-Mint specimen shows just a trace of high-point wear on the well-detailed design elements and the lightly abraded orange-gold surfaces retain significant amounts of original mint luster. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15584 (realized $1200). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11725
1854$3 AU55 NGC. The surfaces of this Choice AU first-year type coin are remarkably smooth, showing only light high-point wear. The protected regions of the fields remain lustrous, the patina is original, and all elements of the coin are sharp. The 1854 is one of the three most popular type coin issues in the series, and this piece is exceptional for its grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15583 (realized $1020). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11771
1854$3 AU55 NGC. The surfaces of this Choice AU first-year type coin are remarkably smooth, showing only light high-point wear. The protected regions of the fields remain lustrous, the patina is original, and all elements of the coin are sharp. The 1854 is one of the three most popular type coin issues in the series, and this piece is exceptional for its grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15583 (realized $1020). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11771
1854$3 AU55 NGC. Original luster remains in the protected areas of the fields, complementing well-struck design elements and smooth, choice surfaces. The 1854 three dollar gold piece is a popular type coin issue, and this example is excellent for the AU55 grade level. Eye appeal is outstanding in every respect. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15582 (realized $1020). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11769
1854$3 AU55 NGC. Original luster remains in the protected areas of the fields, complementing well-struck design elements and smooth, choice surfaces. The 1854 three dollar gold piece is a popular type coin issue, and this example is excellent for the AU55 grade level. Eye appeal is outstanding in every respect. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15582 (realized $1020). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11769
1861$2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS61 NGC. This is one of the most visually pleasing Liberty quarter eagles you will find in MS61, and it is exceptional for the 1861 Type Two issue. Original orange-gold luster shimmers across remarkably smooth surfaces, and the design elements are sharply defined. A beautiful coin in all respects. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15581 (realized $1260). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11770
1861$2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS61 NGC. This is one of the most visually pleasing Liberty quarter eagles you will find in MS61, and it is exceptional for the 1861 Type Two issue. Original orange-gold luster shimmers across remarkably smooth surfaces, and the design elements are sharply defined. A beautiful coin in all respects. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15581 (realized $1260). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11770