1842 $5 Small Letters MS(PCGS#8207)

The January 2012 Americana Sale

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

10623

Grade

AU55

Prix

4 888

Description du lot

1842 Liberty Half Eagle. Small Letters. AU-55 (NGC). A low mintage date of just 12,682 pieces that is rarely found so well preserved. The surfaces are quite smooth and attractive, retaining some luster and free of all but tiny handling marks. Usual light die crack through the denomination and portions of the legend on the lower reverse. Boldly struck with all devices sharp. Although a few Mint State examples survive, this particular coin should not be overlooked as its quality and appeal is unusually high for an early Liberty half eagle.