1840-O $5 MS(PCGS#8200)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Auktionator

Stack's Bowers

Losnummer

4209

Erhaltungsgrad

MS61

Preis

11.400

Losbeschreibung

Condition Census 1840-O Half Eagle 1840-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. Narrow Mill, Large O. MS-61 (PCGS). A sharply to fully struck half eagle with deep orange-gold surfaces. Considerable luster glows from the protected areas and delivers outstanding eye appeal for the assigned grade. Small marks below Liberty's ear and in the lower shield are useful pedigree tracers. An unheralded rarity, as are so many early date Liberty Head half eagles, the 1840-O is easily as rare as its identically dated counterparts from the Charlotte and Dahlonega mints, despite a somewhat higher mintage of 40,120 pieces. Typically found VF to EF, Choice AU coins are rare while Mint State survivors are even more so. This piece is among the finest of only about 220 known, and just 5 coins rank higher at PCGS. Worthy of serious pursuit by both half eagle and New Orleans Mint specialists. PCGS Population: 5; 5 finer. PCGS# 8200. NGC ID: 25SK. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.