1839/8 Liberty Head Eagle. Type of 1838, Large Letters. AU-55+ (PCGS). CAC.

This lovely example exhibits subtle pinkish highlights on dominant original honey-gold color. Traces of prooflike reflectivity are seem in the protected areas around the design elements, which display appreciable luster in a satin to softly frosted texture. Sharply defined throughout the focal points, with fully original surfaces that made CAC approval a sure bet for this premium quality coin. The 1839 Type of 1838 eagle is a very scarce coin in all grades, with perhaps just under 250 examples known, by far the vast majority of which are well circulated. While just a hair more available than the first year of issue, there is quite a bit of competition between type collectors and classic period gold specialists when an example appears at sale, regardless of condition. As an upper end AU-55+ with superior quality and eye appeal, this specimen will attract significant attention from numismatists of all stripes.

PCGS# 8576. NGC ID: 262E.

PCGS Population: 1; 21 finer (MS-66 finest). CAC Population: 1; 5.

From the Fairmont Collection-Hendricks Set.

Estimate: $ 8000