1850-O Liberty Head Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).Light golden-khaki patina blankets both sides of this lustrous Choice EF, both sides of which also retain plenty of bold to sharp striking detail. While not as rare as either the 1848-O or 1849-O in an absolute sense, the 1850-O still numbers among the more conditionally challenging New Orleans Mint eagles from the pre-Civil War era. Few EFs that we have handled over the years are as attractively original and aesthetically pleasing as this piece, which is clearly deserving of a premium bid.From the Fairmont Collection.
