1850-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (NGC). CAC.Satiny golden yellow surfaces show a typical quality of strike for this challenging Southern gold issue. Both sides, however, are uncommonly smooth for having seen light commercial use, the CAC sticker fully justified in our opinion. The 1850-O is a median rarity among New Orleans Mint quarter eagles, survivors from a mintage of 84,000 pieces scarce to rare in all grades. At the Choice AU level the present example is about as nice as they come, and a premium bid would certainly be appropriate.
