1846-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. AU-50+ (PCGS). CAC. Rich honey-gold color blends with frosty mint luster on both sides of this attractive half eagle. It is boldly to sharply struck and remarkably well preserved for this conditionally challenged issue. The 1846-O is a leading rarity among New Orleans Mint Liberty Head half eagles, even more elusive than the lower mintage 1845-O (mintage 58,000 vs. 41,000). Southern gold expert Doug Winter suggests it is equal in rarity to the more famous Charlotte and Dahlonega issues of 1846, if not rarer. Just about 150 examples are extant in all grades, mostly in VF and EF. This offering from the Fairmont Collection is among our finest in recent years and is sure to garner significant attention at auction. PCGS# 8230. NGC ID: 25TK. CAC Stickered Population: 15 in all AU grades; 2 in all Mint State grades. From the Fairmont Collection - Rhone Set.
