Liberty Head Half Eagle

1843-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 10-H. Medium D. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.

This highly appealing piece is boldly and evenly toned in deep honey-rose patina. Detail is bold to sharp throughout, an uncommon attribute in a lightly circulated Dahlonega Mint gold coin. Like most Dahlonega -- and Charlotte -- gold issues, the vast majority of the 1843-D half eagle's mintage saw moderate to heavy use in commerce, and though the production run was relatively sizable at 98,452 coins, many of today's surviving pieces are well worn in grades such as Fine and VF. At the EF level this issue begins its steady spiral upward in value, blossoming into sky-high prices in AU and Mint State. This attractive Choice Extremely Fine example is definitely worthy of serious consideration.

PCGS# 8215. NGC ID: 25T4.

From the Collection of Silas Stanley Roberts, 1888-1966.

Estimate: $ 2000