1840 Liberty Head Eagle. EF-45 (NGC).Sharply defined over the focal features, this handsome honey-orange example also retains considerable luster that is easiest to appreciate with the aid of strong lighting. The Philadelphia Mints third contribution to the long-running Liberty Head eagle series, the 1840 was produced to the extent of 47,338 pieces. This is an underrated issue, as are so many in this series, the present Choice EF representing the finest realistically obtainable for most gold enthusiasts active in todays market.
