1844 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.,A fully struck orange-gold example with an uncommonly smooth, satin texture for the assigned grade. One of the scarcer Philadelphia Mint half eagles from the 1840s, the 1844 is seen less often than the 1843 or 1847. As with all early date issues of this type the 1844 is highly elusive in Mint State, the present example among the finest known to PCGS. A find for the better date type collector or advanced Liberty Head half eagle enthusiast.,PCGS# 8219. NGC ID: 25T7.,PCGS Population: 10; 11 finer (MS-65 finest).,From the Alexander Collection. Collector envelope included.