1843-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. Die State I. Small Letters. AU-53 (PCGS).Pleasingly toned in honey-orange, this minimally circulated survivor retains overall sharp striking detail and appreciable mint luster. The Small Letters is the first variety of half eagle struck in the New Orleans Mint during 1843. It is far scarcer than its Large Letters counterpart in todays market, especially in the finer grades, as here.PCGS# 8217. NGC ID: 25T5.
