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1841-D Small-D Half Eagle NGC MS 65 +

1841-D Small-D Half Eagle NGC MS 65 +
Ex: James Stack Collection (Stack's, 10/1994); Ed Milas Collection (Stack's, 5/1995); Hancock & Harwell Collection

Finest Known

Dahlonega coined a total of 29,392 half eagles for 1841, using a single obverse die in combination with either of two reverse dies. This specimen features a Small D reverse, this style transitional with 1842. Typical of 1841 D half eagles, it is well struck overall, with just a touch of weakness at LIBERTY,the eagle's left leg and adjacent arrow feathers. The delightful gem features very bright luster of fine grain and a hint of satiny sheen on portions of its obverse. Its surfaces are wonderfully pristine, and both sides are untoned.