1840-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. A thoroughly appealing example with uncommon originality for a Choice AU Charlotte Mint $5. Dominant deep honey color with a tinge of pale silver, both sides are enhanced by abundant, softly frosted luster. A touch of softness to the central high points is typical of the issue, and we note plenty of bolder detail toward the peripheries. The 1840-C is a rare and very underrated half eagle that is seldom seen in grades above EF. It is decidedly more rare in all grades than the 1839-C and the 1841-C to which it is typically compared. With a reported mintage of just 18,992 pieces, it is also more rare than any of the D-Mint half eagle issues from 1839 to 1841. Doug Winter (2008) accounts for just four or five distinct and truly Mint State survivors, which places extreme collector pressure on attractive About Uncirculated coins. The latter are in short supply, especially with CAC approval, and advanced gold enthusiasts would do well to take full advantage of this important offering. PCGS# 8196. NGC ID: 25SD. PCGS Population: 12; 18 finer, nine of which are Mint State (MS-64+ finest).<p>CAC Population: 9 in all AU grades.<p> From the Fairmont Collection - JBR Set.
