Lot 1492
1840-D. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck and untoned. A total of 22,896 struck. The 1840-D half eagle represents a significant change in the just introduced Gobrecht-designed Coronet head series. It is the first Dahlonega five with the new, modified head of Liberty, a type that would endure long after the Dahlonega mint itself was closed. This is also the first year in which the mintmark was on the reverse, where it would remain until the end of the half eagle series. An important coin that scholarly socialists will want to examine (and admire) since the surfaces display attractive even vivid-gold color that is traditionally found on high grade, original examples of this elusive D-mint production. Some suggest there could be 120-140 pieces left today in all grades out of the original mintage, though only about a dozen coins are traced in Mint condition. The details are uncommonly strong with all areas finely detailed on both sides. Abrasions are also kept to a minimum. Note especially the clean profile on Liberty. Destined for an appreciative home in a rarities set of U.S. gold. Pop 6; 4 in 62, 1 in 63.
Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000.
The Frank McCarthy Collection.
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| Realized $11,500 |
