1851-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.Lovely honey-orange surfaces are richly original and retain plenty of soft, frosty mint luster. Well struck by 1850s New Orleans Mint standards with an exceptionally smooth appearance for having seen light commercial use. The 1851-O has a mintage identical to the 1845-O (41,000 pieces), and both are of equal scarcity in todays market. As with most New Orleans Mint half eagles from the 1840s and 1850s, grades of VF and EF are typical. The present example, rare at the Choice AU level, is sure to be of keen interest to astute bidders. It is a highly desirable alternative for the advanced collector who is unable to procure one of the few Mint State survivors.PCGS# 8249. NGC ID: 25U9.PCGS Population: 9; 18 finer, 8 of which are Mint State (MS-64 finest).From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set.
