1840-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (NGC).This is a richly patinated example bathed in deep olive-orange. Remnants of a modestly semi-prooflike finish are evident as the surfaces rotate under a light, and they combine with overall bold definition to confirm the AU grade from NGC. Popular with collectors as the premier Charlotte Mint quarter eagle of the Liberty Head design type, the 1840-C is also one of the more readily obtainable two-and-a-halves from this challenging Southern coinage facility. As with all Charlotte Mint issues, however, the 1840-C is scarce in an absolute sense, especially in grades above EF.
