1905 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle PCGS MS66 (CAC)

Here's a pristine example, one near the top of the pop of this popular issue. Virtually blemish free with sparkling luster, this is one coin to examine closely. PCGS has awarded 16 pieces the superior gem grade of MS66, with 8 finer. In CAC, there are 13 in MS66, with just 3 finer.

The Second Philadelphia Mint, where this beauty was struck in 1905.

Here's an interesting aside for collectors: Did you know that the Liberty head half eagles were the only coin to be struck at every single U.S. mint? So, if you would like to put together a type set of Liberty head $5 half eagles, then a great project would be to acquire one of each minted in Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega, New Orleans, San Francisco, Carson City, and Denver! Imagine putting together that unique set of seven coins from seven different mints. Wouldn't that be a great numismatic accomplishment? And the perfect high-end Philadelphia example is available here at AUCM, waiting for you to claim it as your own.