1847-O $5 MS(PCGS#8235)

The August 2010 Boston Rarities Sale

拍卖行

Bowers & Merena

批号

1663

等级

AU53

价格

54,485

详细说明

1847-O Liberty Half Eagle. Winter Variety One, the only known dies. AU-53 (NGC). This coin comes down to us from a mintage of just 12,000 pieces, and it is an important AU survivor of the rarest issue in the New Orleans Mint Half Eagle series. Doug Winter (2006) accounts for a mere 40-50 survivors in all grades, a paltry total that allows the 1847-O to edge out the 1842-O for top rarity honors in this Southern gold series.<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A well-struck piece with overall bold definition, closer inspection of the surfaces confirms that faint traces of original luster are still in evidence. Both sides are quite scuffy in appearance with scattered abrasions, however, and a somewhat glossy texture is also noted for accuracy. The first '47-O Five that this cataloger has handled in recent memory, this coin is destined for serve as a highlight in another advanced collection of Liberty gold coinage.