1850-D $5 MS(PCGS#8245)

August 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1382

Grade

AU53

Price

5,520

Lot Description

1850-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 23-O. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC. Appealing honey-rose surfaces are boldly to sharply defined overall with a pleasingly smooth, satin to softly frosted texture. Elusive in all grades due to extensive circulation, the 1850-D half eagle is typically represented by well worn, and often impaired survivors. In solidly graded and aesthetically pleasing About Uncirculated preservation this is one of the finer certified examples from a mintage of 43,984 pieces. PCGS# 8245. NGC ID: 25U3. Click here for certification details from PCGS.