1842-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Small Date. VF-30 (PCGS). CAC.Original honey-orange patina blankets surfaces that are remarkably smooth for a moderately circulated Dahlonega Mint half eagle. The obverse is a bit lightly struck overall, but both sides retain at least outline definition to all devices. Scarce in an absolute sense, the 1842-D Small Date is similar to all early Southern gold coin issues in that locating an attractive, original and problem-free survivor at any level of preservation can be a real challenge in todays market. This is just such a coin, and it is sure to sell for a strong premium.
