1843-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 4-F. Small D. MS-61 (NGC). This beautiful Southern gold coin exhibits tinges of pinkish-rose iridescence to otherwise honey-orange surfaces. Soft satin luster is full, and the in hand appearance is remarkably smooth for both the issue and the assigned grade. Sharp to full striking detail adds to the appeal. Ranking in the lower half of the Condition Census, our offering of this coin as part of this impressive collection of Dahlonega Mint gold coinage represents a significant opportunity for specialists.<p>The Winter 4-F attribution is the second most common among the four known die marriages of this issue. This is a late die state example with a reverse crack bisecting the letter F in OF and extending into the field toward the eagles neck. PCGS# 7730. NGC ID: 25GP. NGC Census (Small D and Large D varieties): 16 5 finer (MS-63 finest). From Heritages sale of the Twelve Oaks Collection, September 2016, lot 13949.
