This sharp and lustrous coin is from an underrated issue among early Liberty eagles. There is enough remaining detail throughout the design to suggest an AU grade. In fact, the strike is sharp and well balanced, apart from minor softness to the lowermost stars on the obverse. Original luster persists in the protected areas around many of the devices, and it is most vibrant when the surfaces are viewed in a good light source. Evenly toned in a blend of pale olive and orange, this coin represents a significant find for astute Liberty eagle collectors. From a mintage of 47,388 pieces, survivors of which are much scarcer in an absolute sense than many numismatists realize. In addition most known 1840 eagles grade no finer than EF-40.,,PCGS# 8581. NGC ID: 262G.,,