1841-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. EF-40 (PCGS).

Glints of pale rose iridescence mingle with dominant golden-olive color on both sides of this handsome piece. The striking detail is generally sharp, typical of this unusually well produced C-Mint issue, a feature easily appreciated as there is only light wear. Traces of original mint luster will appeal to the discerning Southern gold collector. Similar in overall rarity to the 1840-C, the 1841-C is one of the most elusive Charlotte Mint half eagles. Doug Winter (2008) ranks it as tied for fourth rarest of the 24 issues in this mintmarked gold series. Few circulated survivors that we have handled over the years have been as attractively original and problem free as the offered coin.

PCGS# 8203. NGC ID: 25SP.

From the Fairmont Collection-Hendricks Set.

Estimate: $ 2000