1846-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.

A glorious Choice AU that ranks among the most desirable 1846-O half eagles at any grade point that we have ever offered. Semi-prooflike surfaces retain appreciable reflectivity in the fields. The design elements are sharply rendered and satiny in texture, the entire package dressed in lovely light honey-gold color. Although 58,000 half eagles of this date and mintmark were struck, much of the mintage was put to use in commerce. The majority of survivors appear in the VF to EF range; the present coin, with superior quality and eye appeal, represents a fleeting bidding opportunity for the advanced collector of Liberty Head and/or New Orleans Mint gold coinage.

PCGS# 8230. NGC ID: 25TK.

PCGS Population: 11; 18 finer, just seven of which are Mint State (MS-62 finest). CAC Population: 3; 5.

From our (Stack's) sale of June 1979, lot 90. Lot tag included.

Estimate: $ 4000