Lot 1734
1795 Mint State 62 Half Eagle. PCGS graded MS-62. A lovely example for the grade with no sign of wear or other detriment from handling. As an added bonus, this is the popular S over D in STATES, where the final S was first punched in as a "D", then corrected. On the reverse, the eagle's chest feathers are visible, and any coin receiving wear quickly loses such details. Examination notes a few faint lines through Liberty's cap, possibly these are adjustment marks, but they are hidden and unimportant. All too often, these early gold coins have heavy adjustment marks which mar the surfaces. Not so here. The fields do have minor hairlines and similar tiny handling marks, but nothing deep or annoying. PCGS has graded only 9 thus, with 6 graded higher. An expensive delight no matter how you view it, this is an American classic and instantly recognized by virtually every numismatist in the country. Owned by few, but desired by all.
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