1845-D Half Eagle NGC MS 64 +

1845-D Half Eagle NGC MS 64 +
Ex: Elmer Sears Collection (1920); John Clapp Collection (1942); Eliasberg Collection (Bowers & Ruddy,10/1982); Farmer Collection; Hancock & Harwell Collection

A challenging date to locate with good eye appeal, but the Duke's Creek specimen is the rare exception. It is sharply struck and free of serious marks. Both sides are mostly brilliant, with the usual graininess at the peripheries so typical of D-Mint coins. NGC has certified no others at this grade and none finer (7-12).