The 1875-S has the second highest mintage figure of any Type Two Double Eagle. One of the more common issues of this type, both in terms of overall rarity and in premium quality grades. After the 1876-S, this is the most common Type Two Double Eagle struck at the San Francisco Mint. Finding MS61 examples can be challenging at times.

The 1875-S Double Eagles show a slightly better strike than some of the earlier issues from this mint. While many coins show characteristic flatness on the hair of Liberty, it is possible to find an example showing a decent amount of intricate detail. The reverse is generally well struck with most pieces showing good detail on the feathers and wing tips of the eagle. 

1875-S Double Eagle: Surfaces, Luster, and Eye Appeal

The surfaces on the typical 1875-S Double Eagle are heavily abraded with deep, detracting marks visible in the fields. Some pieces display mint-made faults such as black grease stains or copper spots. If these marks are unobtrusive, they are not considered detracting by the grading services. The luster on this issue is very good. High grade, uncleaned 1875-S Double Eagles show rich Mint frost which can be very appealing if the surfaces show fewer bagmarks than normal. The coloration on original examples tends to run towards rose-gold, orange gold or other fairly light shades. It is sometimes possible to find an example of this date with good eye appeal, but most pieces are unappealing. Coins with minimal marks, good luster, and nice color invariably realize premium prices.