1843 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).A significant condition rarity form the earliest years of the long-running Liberty Head half eagle series. Satiny in texture with vivid medium gold patina, both sides also sport a razor sharp strike that touches even the most intricate design elements. Exceptionally well preserved for the issue, the surfaces are solidly in the Choice category and make a lovely impression in all regards. Trailing only the 1847, the 1843 is the most frequently encountered half eagle from the 1840s. A mintage of 611,205 circulation strikes is a record for the Liberty Head series up to that point in time. While circulated survivors are plentiful in the context of the era, Mint State examples are rare and seldom offered. Here, then, is a fleeting bidding opportunity for the better date gold type collector or advanced Liberty Head half eagle enthusiast.
