1848-D $5 MS(PCGS#8238)

June 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2491

Grade

AU53

Price

3,840

Lot Description

1848-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 20-N. AU-53 (PCGS). A light green-gold example that brightens to even more vivid golden-yellow patina as the surfaces are examined under a light. As with most survivors of this issue, the obverse is softly struck in the center and along the left border due to die swelling. The reverse is much sharper overall, however, and both sides possess a pleasing satin texture despite a touch of light granularity that is also common for the date. An underrated issue due to having a respectable mintage of 47,465 pieces, the 1848-D is among the more challenging Dahlonega Mint half eagles to locate in any grade. The present example in AU will appeal to advanced collectors looking to do better than the typically encountered VF or EF survivor. PCGS# 8238. NGC ID: 25TU. 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.