A sharply struck example with appreciable remnants of a vibrant satin finish. Both sides are moderately toned in a blend of smoky-silver and golden-apricot patina that further enhances the coins appearance. The stated qualifier, in fact, concerns only a light, seemingly old cleaning that is most readily evident in the right obverse field, where a concentration of wispy hairlines is noted. The 1846 may be among the more plentiful 1840s silver dollars in Mint State, but we stress that all such issues are scarce to rare at this level of preservation when viewed in the wider context of U.S. numismatics. This is a premium example relative to the assigned grade that is worthy of a close look prior to bidding.,PCGS# 6932. NGC ID: 24YG.,,
