Here is a highly collectible, and very scarce southern branch mint half eagle. Anyone who has studied Dahlonega and Charlotte mint gold coins knows that they are extremely hard to find in ORIGINAL, uncleaned, dipped, and/or conserved condition. This is evidenced by the CAC population figures, as well as notes from David Akers, Doug Winter, and other authorities. This nice AU55 has a great look overall, with great orange-gold coloration with accents of olive patination in the fields. Nicely struck up in most places, there is just a touch of weakness, as usual at the right left obverse periphery. There are some minor marks from its brief stay in commerce, none of which impede the wonderful eye appeal. PCGS 16, NGC 28, CAC 4. This coin sold for $6,000 in November 2017 before selling in April 2018 for $5,520.; as the ONLY CAC-approved AU55 to sell in auction, we think it really should sell for more; the current Collector's Universe value is $6,500. A very challenging issue that displays a look that even the pickiest of collectors will enjoy! Cert. Number 3178947003 PCGS # 8245