1846-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).A predominantly olive-gold example with hints of flint gray evident as the surfaces turn away from direct lighting. In the absence of significant wear, the overall detail is suitably bold for a New Orleans Mint quarter eagle from the 1840s. Free of significant marks, this uncommonly high grade 1846-O is sure to have no difficulty finding its way into an advanced Southern gold cabinet. From a mintage of just 62,000 pieces, survivors of which are scarce in an absolute sense and rare in grades above EF.
