1849-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. Die State II. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
Subtle pale pinkish-apricot enhances otherwise dominant honey-olive color on this attractively original example. Lustrous for the grade with a predominantly frosty texture, and some appreciable semi-reflectivity in the fields. A bit soft in the centers, although the strike is considerably sharper toward the borders. As one of the more frequently encountered half eagles from the Charlotte Mint, the 1849-C is an ideal candidate for a mintmarked type set. However, the 1849-C is rarer than the 1852-C and 1858-C in high grades such as AU and Mint State. Examples in those grades with attractive surfaces, as here, are particularly elusive and eagerly sought.
PCGS# 8241. NGC ID: 25TW.
From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set.

Estimate: $3000