1857-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. EF-45 (PCGS).Pretty deep honey-gold and olive surfaces are richly original in preservation. Appreciable mint luster remains, the texture satiny to modestly semi-reflective and undisturbed by troublesome marks. Bold striking detail enhances the desirability of this thoroughly PQ 1857-O half eagle. This issue is the last in the trio of rare New Orleans Mint fives that commenced with the 1855-O. Although not quite as rare as either the 1855-O or 1856-O, the 1857-O is more challenging to locate in high grades (AU and Mint State). Astute Liberty Head or Southern gold enthusiasts would be hard pressed to find a nicer Extremely Fine survivor than the Fairmont Collection specimen offered here, a desirable alternative to an AU offering, and nearly as rare from a market availability standpoint.PCGS# 8274. NGC ID: 25V5.From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set.
