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Half Eagle 1839 - 1861 |
Liberty Head 1839 - 1861 |
Diameter: 21.6 millimeters |
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Weight: 129 grains |
Fineness: .900 |
Edge: Reeded |
Designer: Christian Gobrecht |
1848-D
Mintage: 47,465
The 1848-D half eagle is a scarce coin in Very Fine to
Extremely Fine condition and becomes a rarity in grades of
About Uncirculated and better. Half of the surviving
specimens of this date are very weakly struck on both
obverse and reverse and the other half are average to well
struck. The surfaces are usually abraded and the luster is
average and frosty in texture. The few original, uncleaned
specimens that exist have coloration ranging from green-gold
to orange-gold. Examples with good eye appeal demand a strong
premium. Less than 165 coins of this date survive with less
than 4% being Mint State.
PCGS MS 62 FINEST KNOWN

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