1846 Liberty Head Half Eagle. Large Date. MS-64 (NGC). Offered is a highly significant coin that is tied for CC#1 for the 1846 Large Date $5 with only a few other grading events in PCGS/NGC MS-64. It is a delightful near-Gem, both sides aglow with a frosty to semi-prooflike finish. The obverse field is the most reflective area on the coin, although some "flash" is also evident in the field on the reverse. Fully struck with razor sharp definition, this coin belongs in the finest collection of 19th century gold. Gorgeous!A scarce and underrated issue in all grades, the 1846 is definitely much rarer in Mint State than a mintage of 395,942 pieces might imply. The Large Date is the more available of the two logotypes, but even so the typical survivor is VF or EF. The fleeting nature of this offering can hardly be overstated. PCGS# 8226. NGC ID: 25TF. NGC Census: 5; 0 finer. The corresponding PCGS Population is just 1/0.
