Classic Head Half Eagle

1834 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-4. Plain 4. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.

A richly original example with a few subtle glints of pinkish-rose iridescence to otherwise dominant golden-olive patina. According to Daryl J. Haynor ( United States Classic Gold Coins of 1834-1839, 2020), this scarce die pairing accounts for only 6% of extant examples of the first year 1834 Classic Head half eagle.

PCGS# 8171. NGC ID: 25RR.

Estimate: 1600