1842 Liberty Head Eagle. Small Date. EF-45 (PCGS).A richly original example, both sides exhibit handsome khaki-gold patina. Traces of original luster persist, which features are best appreciated with the aid of a direct light source. Well defined for the grade, and sure to catch the eye of astute gold collectors who recognize that the Small Date is the scarcer of the two date logotypes of the 1842 Liberty Head eagle. In addition to the size of the digits, this variety is identifiable by having a plain 4 in the date (on the 1842 Large Date, this digit is a crosslet 4).From the Fairmont Collection.
