1845 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).An impressive and highly significant condition rarity in an 1840s half eagle. Fully struck with razor sharp detail throughout the design, both sides exhibit a bright satin finish with hints of modest semi-reflective tendencies in the obverse field. Vivid medium gold patina with an exceptionally smooth appearance in hand for the assigned grade. A mintage of 417,099 pieces is generous for a half eagle from the 1840s and, indeed, the 1845 is one of the more readily obtainable issues of its era. On the other hand, the vast majority of survivors are circulated to one degree or another, Mint State coins such as this scarce and seldom offered in todays market.
