Offered is an appealing AU quality example of one of the more underrated Philadelphia Mint eagles from the 1840s. Evenly toned in vivid orange-gold, faint olive undertones are also seen under a light. Plenty of satin luster remains, and the central design elements are boldly to sharply defined with only light wear. The 1848 has a mintage of 145,484 pieces, but while the 1848 is relatively obtainable by 1840s eagle standards, it is scarcer than the mintage might imply, particularly in AU. As Mint State coins are rare, the present offering should not be overlooked by specialists.,,PCGS# 8599. NGC ID: 2633.,,
