1845-D $5 MS(PCGS#8224)

June 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

56

Grade

AU53

Price

3,240

Lot Description

1845-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (NGC). Vivid golden yellow surfaces are quite sharp in strike for a product of the rustic Dahlonega Mint. Satiny in texture with appreciable luster remaining, this is an impressive AU from an issue that is typically offered in VF or EF grades. With a mintage of 90,629 pieces, the 1845-D is among the more available Dahlonega Mint half eagles in today's market. This example will appeal to mintmarked gold type collectors and Southern gold specialists alike. Provenance: Ex 2006 GSA Gold Sale. PCGS# 8224. NGC ID: 25TC. Click here for certification details from NGC.