1908 $5 Indian MS(PCGS#8510)

The Regency Auction XIV October 2015

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

327

等级

MS67

价格

316,865

详细说明

Tied with one other MS67 as the finest seen by PCGS of this date! It is extremely rare to find an MS $5 Indian with attributes like this. The velvety surfaces are flawless and beam with booming luster. Even the dreaded right reverse field is clean. Both sides are colored a spotless, original deeper gold. All devices are frosty and show ample evidence of a powerful strike. This is the first year of issue of the new design by Philadelphia Mint outsider but well known artist Bella Lyon Pratt. The designs were revolutionary for the time, with incuse devices that were stamped into the coin surface, so the fields were actually the highest points of the design--this style had not been used at the Philadelphia Mint prior to the release of these Half Eagles into circulation, as in the past devices were always raised by the dies and the fields were the lowest point of the design. The public was soon seeing these revolutionary Pratt Half Eagles along with Pratt Quarter Eagles of the same design (also in 1908) with the incuse designs. Naturally change brought some general complaints, but these designs persisted through 1929 when production of these denominations came to an abrupt halt. PCGS 2, NGC 4. We last sold this same coin for $64,625.00 (7/14). It would be hard to imagine a finer example, especially from this first year of issue! If you appreciate stellar quality and phenomenal “presence” then make sure to bid accordingly to capture this prize! Good luck! This coin is being sold with no reserve. Certification Number 26196197 PCGS # 8510