1892-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle NGC MS60

Take a look at this attractive piece! It’s from the historic San Francisco Mint and priced to not break the bank. NGC has graded 18 as MS60 with 199 finer. Collector’s Universe prices this issue at $1,000.00 in MS60. Writes NGC Coin Explorer, “The 1892-S gold half eagle is another example of a coin of this era from the San Francisco Mint that simply did not survive in high grade. Few grade higher than the MS61-62 range due to numerous hits and abrasions caused by years of mistreatment.”

The Old San Francisco Mint, where this great collectible was struck in 1892. 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 minted 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.