1846-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. Fine Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).Reopening only in October 1846 after a fire in the facility on July 27, 1844, the Charlotte Mint managed to strike just 4,808 quarter eagles before the calendar advanced to 1847. The lack of an 1845-C issue resulted in particularly strong demand for the 1846-C in commercial channels, survivors scarce to rare in todays market. The present example is one of fewer than 150 coins believed extant at all levels of preservation.From the Maurice Snow Collection.
