1875-S Half Eagle: Grade Estimates And Comments Please!

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Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6399 Posts	Posted 06/20/2026 8:03 pm I think there are around 218 different issues for Liberty Head half eagles. This scarce date gets me one step closer to that complete set! Only about 140 more to go..... Mintage for this date is 9,000 and PCGS estimates there are 85 survivors in all grades. What do you think about this one? Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 75429 Posts	Posted 06/20/2026 9:09 pm Looks lightly circulated. I'm at AU. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10601 Posts	Posted 06/21/2026 02:43 am Whoa, if it's that scarce how can a novice even give a grade? Report this Post to the Staff
Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6641 Posts	Posted 06/21/2026 04:42 am AU Details Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5689 Posts	Posted 06/21/2026 07:45 am I'd say AU-53, possibly details from the reverse scratch. Nice coin! Report this Post to the Staff
muddler Pillar of the Community United States 7202 Posts	Posted 06/21/2026 09:27 am Only about 140 more to go.... Nice addition. Edited by muddler 06/21/2026 09:28 am Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18732 Posts	Posted 06/21/2026 11:09 am AU50. nice addition to your collection. PCGS shows they only graded 5 at AU50 if thats where it came in at. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36906 Posts	Posted 06/22/2026 09:06 am Looks AU-53 to me. Other than the hair wear, the rest of the coin looks 55. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 190340 Posts	Posted 06/22/2026 11:18 am I am at a lower AU. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6399 Posts	Posted 06/23/2026 10:42 am I agree with most posters that the coin has near-AU detail. I think PCGS made a net-grading call due to the scratch across the shield. It's an old scratch but still noticeable. Perhaps if it were not such a scarce coin they would have detailed it. It has very attractive old-gold toning and fully original surfaces, with the scratch being the only significant defect. No regrets on this one! Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36906 Posts	Posted 06/23/2026 11:43 am Seems a bit conservative. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 190340 Posts	Posted 06/23/2026 12:05 pm I agree. Thank you for the update. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
psuman08 Pillar of the Community United States 1793 Posts	Posted 06/23/2026 2:54 pm I'd agree that it was net graded. Congrats on the rarity. Report this Post to the Staff
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