1857 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. Fully struck with thick satin to frosty luster, and rich original honey-orange color that enhances this coins considerable appeal. While not a great rarity in an absolute sense -- the mintage is 98,188 pieces -- the 1857 is one in a long line of No Motto Liberty Head half eagles from the Philadelphia Mint that are underrated rarities in Mint State. A find for advanced gold enthusiasts, especially as one of the two highest graded examples to have met with CAC approval. From the Fairmont Collection-Hendricks Set.