1843-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Large Letters. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.

Both sides of this New Orleans Mint half eagle retain most of the frosty, slightly granular luster that is most intense in the fields. Originally preserved in a blend of golden-orange and silver-olive colors. The strike is soft in isolated areas, due in part to die state (see below), but most features are sharp enhancing the coin's visual appeal. Mintage for this variety of the 1843-O half eagle is believed to be 82,000 coins, versus just under 20,000 pieces for the scarcer Small Letters variety. The Large Letters type is most often found in grades of EF and lower, making the present offering of a problem free and attractive Choice AU a significant opportunity for Liberty Head gold specialists. Struck from a middle reverse die state with minor peripheral cracks and several design elements weakened due to excessive repolishing of the die, especially the letters IC in AMERICA and the feathers around the eagle's right talon.

PCGS# 8216. NGC ID: 25T6.

PCGS Population: 8; 22 finer, seven of which are Mint State (MS-64+ finest). CAC Population: 2; 13.

From the Fairmont Collection-Hendricks Set.

Estimate: $ 3000