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ONDITION
C
ENSUS
1856-O H
ALF
E
AGLE
1948
1856-O
.
PCGS graded MS-60
.
PQ.
The 1856-O is tied
with the 1892-O as having the lowest mintage (both 10,000
pieces) of any O-mint gold coin of this denomination and is
one of the most elusive New Orleans half eagles. Writing in
the 2006 book
Gold Coins of the New Orleans Mint,
Doug
Winter estimates that only 80 to 90 examples have survived
in all grades. The author further asserts that just six of
those coins are Mint State, a small total that places the coin
in this lot squarely in the Condition Census. Both sides fea-
ture a generally bold strike, however, minor weakness is
noted on the obverse stars and the eagle's neck on the
reverse. Semi-prooflike luster shimmers from rim-to-rim as
the coin rotates under a light, and it combines with natural
yellow-gold color to further enhance the overall appear-
ance. A few wispy abrasions define the grade, but we stress
that there are no individually distracting marks on either
side. Among the finest known for this elusive issue.
Pop 1;
2 finer in 61.
(
PCGS # 8269
)
Estimated Value .................................... $11,000 - 12,000
1949
1857
.
PCGS graded AU-55
. Deep honey-golden color is seen
over each side of this lightly circulated example.
Pop 40; 70
finer
. (
PCGS # 8271
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $500 - 525
R
ARE
1858-C NGC MS63 $5.00
1950
1858-C
.
NGC graded MS-63
. The 1858-C half eagle is
relatively obtainable most all grades with Mint State pieces
being occasionally available also. However, as an MS-63,
this NGC-graded specimen is one of the finest known exam-
ples of this issue. The striking details are uncommonly
sharp for this Charlotte Mint issue with no mentionable
areas of weakness on either side, and the fields are bright
and slightly reflective. Even close examination with a loupe
fails to reveal any singularly mentionable pedigree identifi-
ers on either side. One of only 38,856 coins minted, and
certainly one of the finest remaining specimens. A rare
opportunity for the Charlotte gold specialist.
Pop 2; 1
finer in 64.
(
PCGS # 8277
)
Estimated Value .....................................$25,000 - 27,000
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