1880-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle NGC MS64

This piece is an absolute "jewel" of a coin! the surfaces are immaculate and the luster is simply stunning. Imagine having this golden treasure in your collection. NGC has graded 134 as MS64 with 33 finer. Collectors Universe prices this issue at $2,000.00 in MS64.

The Old San Francisco Mint, where this great collectible was struck in 1880. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Here's an interesting aside for collectors: Did you know that the Liberty head half eagle was the only coin to be struck at every single U.S. mint? So, if you would like to put together a type set of Liberty head $5 half eagles, then a great project would be to acquire one of each produced in Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega, New Orleans, San Francisco, Carson City, and Denver! Imagine putting together that unique set of seven coins from seven different mints. Wouldn't that be a great numismatic accomplishment? And the perfect affordable San Francisco example is within your reach, waiting for you to claim it as your own.