Liberty Head Half Eagle

1860 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.

This satiny honey-rose example retains much of the original luster, the surfaces pleasingly smooth in hand for the assigned grade. Boldly to sharply defined, as well, and a delight to behold. Ranking alongside the 1858 and 1859 as among the more underrated half eagles of its era, the 1860 is also a low mintage affair, in this case just 19,763 coins being struck. Underrated compared to many Southern gold issues from the late 1850s and early 1860s, this richly original Choice AU represents a fleeting bidding opportunity for the astute gold enthusiast.

PCGS# 8284. NGC ID: 25VF.

PCGS Population: 18; 13 finer, just four of which are Mint State (MS-63 finest).

From the Fairmont Collection.

Estimate: $ 2000