1840-O $5 MS(PCGS#8200)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2378

Grade

AU50

Price

2,760

Lot Description

1840-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. Broad Mill. AU-50 (NGC). Boldly defined in general with bright medium gold patina to both sides. As described by Doug Winter (2020): "This variety is very scarce in all grades and it becomes rare in AU50." Clearly a significant bidding opportunity for the advanced New Orleans Mint enthusiast. Provenance: From the Steve Studer Collection. Earlier ex our Baltimore Auction of June 2017, lot 13422. PCGS# 8200. NGC ID: 25SK. Click here for certification details from NGC.