1840-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. Narrow Mill, Large O. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. This nicely impressed, minimally circulated example exhibits razor sharp definition throughout the design. Awash in deep honey-olive color, blushes of reddish-russet are seen in isolated peripheral areas. The surfaces are lustrous with strong eye appeal. First of the New Orleans Mint half eagles, the 1840-O is an unheralded rarity as well as being historically significant. It is easily as rare as its identically dated counterparts from the Charlotte and Dahlonega mints. Despite a relatively generous mintage of 40,120 coins, survivors are elusive and typically found in VF to EF. Choice AU coins are rare while Mint State survivors are even more so. This piece is among the finer certified of only about 220 known, and it is worthy of serious pursuit by half eagle and New Orleans Mint specialists. PCGS# 8200. NGC ID: 25SK. PCGS Population: 14; 18 finer, nine of which are Mint State (MS-63 finest).<p>CAC Population: 4; 7. No Mint State examples have met with CAC approval. From the Fairmont Collection - JBR Set.
