1844-D $5 MS(PCGS#8221)

March 2020 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4188

Grade

MS61

Price

7,200

Lot Description

1844-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (NGC). This is an outstanding Dahlonega Mint half eagle that is knocking on the door of an even higher Mint State rating. Bright and lustrous surfaces are satin to semi-prooflike in finish with vivid golden-yellow patina. The strike is razor sharp to full throughout the design -- a rare attribute for a Southern gold coin from the pre-Civil War era. Free of significant marks, this premium quality BU example is worthy of the strongest bids. Vying with the 1843-D and 1845-D as the most readily obtainable Dahlonega Mint half eagle from the 1840s, the 1844-D is still a scarce issue in an absolute sense. With the superior surface preservation and eye appeal offered here, this issue is nothing short of rare. Provenance: From Mid-American's sale of May 1988, lot 2116. NGC Census: 10; 6 finer (MS-64+ finest). PCGS# 8221. NGC ID: 25T9. Click here for certification details from NGC.