1840-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. Narrow Mill, Small O. MS-61 (NGC).

Condition Rarity 1840-O Half Eagle 1840-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. Narrow Mill, Small O. MS-61 (NGC). A sharply to fully struck half eagle with deep orange-honey gold surfaces. Considerable frosty luster glows from the protected areas and delivers outstanding eye appeal for the assigned grade. Even close inspection with a loupe reveals only small marks, none of which are singularly distracting. An unheralded rarity, as are so many early date Liberty Head half eagles, the 1840-O is easily as rare as its identically dated counterparts from the Charlotte and Dahlonega mints, despite a somewhat higher mintage of 40,120 pieces. Typically found VF to EF, Choice AU coins are rare while Mint State survivors are even more so. This piece is among the finest of only about 250 known, and is worthy of serious pursuit by both half eagle and New Orleans Mint specialists. NGC Census: 9; 8 finer (MS-65 finest). The corresponding PCGS Population is 5/6 (MS-63 finest). PCGS# 8200. NGC ID: 25SK. Click here for certification details from NGC.

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