1846 $5 Large Date MS(PCGS#8226)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5023

Grade

AU50

Price

900

Lot Description

1846 Liberty Head Half Eagle. Large Date. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC. Frosty surfaces are enhanced by attractively original color in warm honey-olive. Boldly to sharply defined. With survivors of this 395,942-piece issue elusive and typically grading VF or EF, this scarce AU is sure to appeal to advanced Liberty Head gold collectors. The Large Date is the more available of the two logotypes used to produce the 1846 half eagle. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set. To view all items From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set click here. PCGS# 8226. NGC ID: 25TF. Click here for certification details from PCGS.