Elusive Mint State 1909-O Half Eagle
1909-O Indian Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
A technically and aesthetically superior example of this well known rarity among Indian half eagles. Exceptional for the assigned grade, with sharp definition and strong remaining luster. The O mintmark is fully outlined and well rounded. The texture is softly frosted, and we note only minor contact marks precluding a higher grade. Warm rose-orange in hue and very attractive. From a mintage of 34,200 pieces struck during the final year of operations at the New Orleans Mint, this issue has always been considered a key date to the series. Its status as the only Indian half eagle struck at this branch mint has put perennially strong demand on survivors at all levels of preservation. Usually seen in circulated grades, this is among the most challenging issues of the type to locate in Mint State. Expect strong bidder competition for the present offering.
PCGS# 8515. NGC ID: 25ZK.
CAC Stickered Population: 9; 6.
From the Srotag Collection. Earlier from Blue Hill Collection.
Price realized | 43'000 USD |
Starting price | 1 USD |
Estimate | 40'000 USD |