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Long Beach Signature US Coin Sale 1252 16-17 Feb 2017
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Liberty Half Eagles
1870-S $5 VF35 NGC. From a mintage of 17,000 coins, it is estimated that between 100 and 150 examples of the 1870-S half eagle survive, perhaps one of them in Mint State. The coins circulated as originally intended, including this Choice VF example. Well-detailed with orange-gold color and scattered abrasions. Census: 2 in 35, 67 finer (12/16).
1870-S $5 VF35 NGC. From a mintage of 17,000 coins, it is estimated that between 100 and 150 examples of the 1870-S half eagle survive, perhaps one of them in Mint State. The coins circulated as originally intended, including this Choice VF example. Well-detailed with orange-gold color and scattered abrasions. Census: 2 in 35, 67 finer (12/16).