1899-S Liberty Head Eagle. MS-65 (NGC). CAC.

1899-S Liberty Head Eagle. MS-65 (NGC). CAC.，An outstanding condition rarity for both the type and issue, this gorgeous Gem San Francisco eagle displays highly lustrous satin surfaces. The dominant orange-gold patina lightens a bit in the centers. The strike is full over all devices save for a few of the obverse stars and both sides are certainly at the uppermost reaches of the assigned grade level.<p>The 1899-S is an underrated late date Liberty Head eagle that compares favorably to the semi-key date 1896-S in terms of total number of coins extant. In Gem Mint State, as here, the 1899-S is a significant rarity. Large size U.S. gold coins often show numerous detracting abrasions after being shipped overseas as part of international transactions and subsequent repatriation. An important bidding opportunity for the advanced gold enthusiast. Likely struck from Klondike gold.<p>，From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. Earlier from Heritages FUN Signature Auction of January 2013, lot 7388; via Scott Mitchell.，