1866 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC. Warm pinkish-rose iridescence enhances deep honey-gold color, the combination of the two providing an attractive and original appearance. The luster is frosty and considerable at the assigned grade level, and the detail is bold to sharp throughout. The Philadelphia Mints first Liberty Head half eagle with Motto, the 1866 is a leading rarity in its series. The mintage is just 6,700 circulation strikes, the lowest production figure of any of the three half eagles of the date. Indeed, the 1866 is rare and elusive in all grades with fewer than 100 examples extant per <em>PCGS CoinFacts</em>. Just a handful of Mint State pieces survive, and market offerings are usually separated by many years, if not decades. This offering for a premium circulated coin from the Fairmont Collection represents a significant opportunity that deserves serious bidder attention. PCGS# 8311. NGC ID: 25VZ. CAC Stickered Population: 5; 16. From the Fairmont Collection - Rhone Set.
