1849-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 21-N. AU-58 (NGC). CAC.Bold honey-orange patina blankets both sides of this minimally circulated, overall sharply defined example. A touch of striking softness to the central high points is characteristic of this issue, but the overall quality in this regard is superior by the standards of the issuing mint. The mintage of half eagles at the Dahlonega Mint came in at 39,036 pieces in 1849, of which perhaps a few hundred exist today. Most, of course, are in lower grades than this desirable Choice AU-58 example. Scarce and desirable for the date collector or Dahlonega Mint specialist.
