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1899-S[$5] MS69 NGC.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1899-S[$5] MS69 NGC.
<B>1899-S<$5> MS69 NGC.</B></I> Ex: Eliasberg. Like many of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century coins from the famed Eliasberg Collection, this piece was obtained at face value by John H. Clapp directly from the San Francisco mint. It is perhaps the most pristine example of the type that this cataloger has ever seen, and is certainly the finest example of the date that we have ever seen or handled. It is the finest certified by either service (the only close competition is a PCGS MS68, with no other examples graded by either service above MS66), and is among the finest known specimens <I>for the type.</B></I> The surfaces display intense luster with a reflective quality that is highly unusual for the issue, indicating that this piece was indeed a "special" coin set aside for an important collector. The strike is impeccable, sharp enough that it compares to many proofs of the era in this respect. A long, hard look at the surfaces under magnification does reveal a couple (literally, only a couple) of tiny, nearly insignificant abrasions--but then MS70 is supposed to be only a theoretical grade of perfection, right? One tiny toning spot just in front of Liberty's upper lip is mentioned for accuracy, and provides an easy pedigree marker for this important numismatic treasure. A stunning coin that is equal in importance alongside the other denominations of this year and mint also offered in this sale, and is certainly the most important 1899-S half eagle that we have ever had the pleasure to offer. Population: 1 in 69, 0 finer (4/04). <BR><BR><B>Important notice:</B> Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Since eBay bids are not shown to us until we open the lot on the floor, we treat those bids just like floor bids. In most cases the floor responds before the eBay bid is presented to us, due to Internet lag time, so for consistency we have made it a policy that floor bids are always considered first over tie eBay live bids. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.