1842-D $5 Small Date MS(PCGS#8210)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4106

Grade

VF30

Price

2,160

Lot Description

1842-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Small Date. VF-30 (PCGS). CAC. Original honey-orange patina blankets surfaces that are remarkably smooth for a moderately circulated Dahlonega Mint half eagle. The obverse is a bit lightly struck overall, but both sides retain at least outline definition to all devices. Scarce in an absolute sense, the 1842-D Small Date is similar to all early Southern gold coin issues in that locating an attractive, original and problem-free survivor at any level of preservation can be a real challenge in today's market. This is just such a coin, and it is sure to sell for a strong premium. PCGS# 8210. NGC ID: 25SX. Click here for certification details from PCGS.