1849-D $5 MS(PCGS#8242)

Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5053

Grade

AU55

Price

8,700

Lot Description

1849-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 22-L. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. This boldly to sharply struck half eagle exhibits little wear to surfaces that show much of the original satin to modestly reflective finish and warm honey-olive color. This is a lovely Choice AU Dahlonega Mint $5 that belongs in an advanced Southern gold cabinet. The mintage of half eagles at the Dahlonega Mint came in at 39,036 pieces in 1849, of which perhaps a few hundred exist today. Most, of course, are in lower grades than this Choice AU-55 example. Scarce and desirable for the date collector or Dahlonega Mint specialist. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection-Hendricks Set. PCGS Population: 13; 25 finer, nine of which are Mint State (MS-63+ finest). CAC Population: 2; 5 PCGS# 8242. NGC ID: 25TX. Click here for certification details from PCGS.