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1877-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle PCGS AU58 (CAC)
US $10,122
Grade
Add On CAC
Grading service
PCGS
Cert number
43880988
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Date
2026-06-09
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Description
1877-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle PCGS AU58 (CAC)
1877-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle PCGS AU58 (CAC)
1877-S $5
SKU: 43880988
The 1877-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle from the San Francisco Mint is a genuinely scarce late-19th-century gold issue that stands out as a premier “S-mint” rarity for the Liberty Head series. Certified PCGS AU58 and approved by CAC, this example offers the coveted combination of high-end About Uncirculated preservation and verified quality that serious collectors pursue when upgrading type sets, Liberty Head Half Eagle date sets, or San Francisco gold holdings.
Long recognized as rare in all grades, the 1877-S appears at auction only infrequently, on par with many of the better S-mint Half Eagles from 1858 through 1876. While lower-grade pieces can occasionally be located with patience, examples above EF are exceedingly difficult, and true AU specimens are seldom encountered. This coin sits squarely in that elite upper-grade tier, making it a noteworthy opportunity for collectors who want both rarity and strong eye appeal in a classic U.S. gold issue.
Highlights and collector appeal
Date and type: 1877-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle, a key San Francisco Mint gold issue with longstanding scarcity across the grade spectrum
Grade and quality: PCGS AU58 with CAC approval, indicating a premium-quality coin for the assigned grade
Condition rarity: In PCGS AU58, the population is 6 coins, with only 4 graded higher, underscoring the difficulty of finding comparable pieces at this level
Eye appeal and color: Attractive reddish orange accents across both the obverse and reverse, adding warmth and character to the natural gold surfaces
Notable strike characteristic: As typical for the issue, the “S” mintmark is very small and often comes softly defined; this is a known diagnostic trait rather than a flaw unique to the coin
A scarce San Francisco Liberty Head Half Eagle like the 1877-S, especially with CAC approval in AU58, represents an excellent balance of historic value, collectability, and long-term desirability. This is a strong choice for collectors seeking a rare U.S. gold coin with recognized condition scarcity and distinctive, appealing color.
PCGS #
Grading Service PCGS
Grade AU58
Year 1877
Strike Business
1877-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle PCGS AU58 (CAC)
1877-S $5
SKU: 43880988
The 1877-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle from the San Francisco Mint is a genuinely scarce late-19th-century gold issue that stands out as a premier “S-mint” rarity for the Liberty Head series. Certified PCGS AU58 and approved by CAC, this example offers the coveted combination of high-end About Uncirculated preservation and verified quality that serious collectors pursue when upgrading type sets, Liberty Head Half Eagle date sets, or San Francisco gold holdings.
Long recognized as rare in all grades, the 1877-S appears at auction only infrequently, on par with many of the better S-mint Half Eagles from 1858 through 1876. While lower-grade pieces can occasionally be located with patience, examples above EF are exceedingly difficult, and true AU specimens are seldom encountered. This coin sits squarely in that elite upper-grade tier, making it a noteworthy opportunity for collectors who want both rarity and strong eye appeal in a classic U.S. gold issue.
Highlights and collector appeal
Date and type: 1877-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle, a key San Francisco Mint gold issue with longstanding scarcity across the grade spectrum
Grade and quality: PCGS AU58 with CAC approval, indicating a premium-quality coin for the assigned grade
Condition rarity: In PCGS AU58, the population is 6 coins, with only 4 graded higher, underscoring the difficulty of finding comparable pieces at this level
Eye appeal and color: Attractive reddish orange accents across both the obverse and reverse, adding warmth and character to the natural gold surfaces
Notable strike characteristic: As typical for the issue, the “S” mintmark is very small and often comes softly defined; this is a known diagnostic trait rather than a flaw unique to the coin
A scarce San Francisco Liberty Head Half Eagle like the 1877-S, especially with CAC approval in AU58, represents an excellent balance of historic value, collectability, and long-term desirability. This is a strong choice for collectors seeking a rare U.S. gold coin with recognized condition scarcity and distinctive, appealing color.
PCGS #
Grading Service PCGS
Grade AU58
Year 1877
Strike Business
