1848-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). The 1848-C is a scarcer issue than its 64,472 piece mintage would indicate. Researchers estimate that perhaps only 500 coins are still extant in all grades, the vast majority of which are VF or XF. This issue ranks as one of the most difficult Charlotte half eagles to locate with acceptable surfaces, such as this example. The Choice XF specimen offered in the present lot reveals bright apricot-gold surfaces with nicely defined motifs and traces of luster in the protected areas. A few minute marks that are consistent with the grade level are seen only with close examination.
