1845-O $5 MS(PCGS#8225)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1207

Grade

AU53

Price

1,920

Lot Description

1845-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (NGC). An appealing example bathed in bright medium gold patina and a lively satin texture. Sharply defined overall with plenty of luster remaining in the more protected areas around the devices. Underrated compared to many of the highly regarded Charlotte and Dahlonega Mint half eagles from the 1840s, the 1845-O was produced to the extent of just 41,000 pieces with most examples long since lost to commercial use. This issue is a median rarity among New Orleans fives, survivors scarce in an absolute sense and rare above the EF grade level. PCGS# 8225. NGC ID: 25TD. Click here for certification details from NGC.