1846-C Liberty Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).;Satiny in texture and suitably lustrous for the assigned grade, this attractive AU 1846-C retains sharp striking detail in most areas. Warm honey-gold patina adds to the eye appeal. The 1846-C has a mintage of 12,995 pieces and suffered an especially high rate of attrition through circulation. It is the rarest Charlotte Mint five after only the 1842-C Small Date. Doug Winter (2008) accounts for no more than 125 survivors in all grades; the present AU is notable for both technical quality and eye appeal.;