1850-D $5 MS(PCGS#8245)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1032

Grade

XF40

Price

4,320

Lot Description

1850-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 28-U. EF-40 (PCGS). CAC. Handsome deep honey and warm rose surfaces are quite smooth for a lightly circulated Dahlonega Mint half eagle. The central high points are a bit soft, but otherwise we note bold to sharp striking detail in the context of the assigned grade. The D mintmark is a tad soft, typical of this reverse die, but not enough to classify this piece as a Weak D. Elusive in all grades due to extensive circulation, the 1850-D half eagle is typically represented by well worn, and often impaired survivors. In solid and original Extremely Fine preservation this is one of the finer circulated examples currently obtainable from a mintage of 43,984 pieces. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - Rhone Set. PCGS# 8245. NGC ID: 25U3. 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.