1846-D/D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 17-J. AU-55 (NGC). This frosty deep gold example exhibits tinges of pale olive and pinkish-rose. With a bold to sharp strike and glints of original luster, it is clearly a desirable Dahlonega Mint half eagle at the Choice AU level. The 1846-D issue includes a dramatic and popular variety, a widely repunched mintmark with bold remnants of the first D readily evident above and to the right of the primary mintmark. The top of the first mintmark is lost in the olive branch. The 1846-D/D is more available than its normal mintmark counterpart, although the typical example grades no finer than EF. This is a scarce Choice AU survivor, with the first D sharp, that is sure to create excitement among advanced Southern gold enthusiasts. PCGS# 8229. NGC ID: 25TH.
