1848-O Liberty Head Eagle. EF-45 (NGC). CAC.A warmly patinated, honey-gold example that also offers suitably bold definition to most major design elements. Like all early New Orleans Mint gold issues, the 1848-O eagle becomes steadily more challenging to collect the higher one progresses up the numismatic grading scale. This handsome, premium quality Choice EF represents the finest realistically obtainable for most Southern gold enthusiasts. Mintage: 35,850 pieces.From the Paisley Acres Collection.