1854-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 30-X. Large D. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.

Pretty pinkish-apricot color blends with deeper honey-gold on both sides of this handsome and fully original example. The pattern of strike is typical for a mid-1850s Dahlonega Mint five with the borders and high points soft, but all other features boldly impressed and crisp. Softly frosted luster is very much in evidence on surfaces that are free of troublesome marks. The 1854-D is one of the more readily obtainable Dahlonega Mint half eagles, but all issues from this coinage facility are scarce in an absolute sense, and most are rare in grades above EF, as here. Although both Obverse 30 and Reverse X are described for this issue in the 2003 edition of Doug Winter's Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint, their pairing is unlisted therein.

PCGS# 8258. NGC ID: 25UK.

From the Fairmont Collection-Hendricks Set.

Estimate: $ 4500