1840 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.

Nearly full, satin to softly frosted luster is seen on both sides of this gorgeous half eagle. It displays vivid deep orange-olive color and design elements that exhibit universally sharp striking detail. There are a few easily forgiven marks, and the surfaces are remarkably smooth overall for both the type and the assigned grade. The 1840 is a popular early Liberty Head half eagle for better date type purposes. Even so, it is scarce in an absolute sense and its true rarity in the finer AU grades, like that of so many 1840s Philadelphia Mint half eagles, is overlooked by more casual collectors. High quality offerings such as this do not come along that often.

PCGS# 8194. NGC ID: 25SA.

PCGS Population: 19; 16 finer (MS-65+ finest).

From the Fairmont Collection-Hendricks Set.

Estimate: $ 1900