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1846-D/D VP-001 Half Eagle NGC MS 66

1846-D/D VP-001 Half Eagle NGC MS 66
Ex: Stack's (3/1993); Hancock & Harwell Collection

Finest Known

Wow! Any Dahlonega Mint coin grading MS 66 is a major rarity, but this amazing specimen also features a very distinctive and popular variety. This die marriage is one of four known for the 1846 D half eagle, and its boldly double punched mint mark makes it a hit with both early gold specialists and variety collectors. Semi-proof like on both sides, this surface is blended with patches of frosty luster. This splendid half eagle is superbly struck and free of all but the tiniest marks. A full three grades points higher than the next finest example certified by NGC, this is a truly memorable entry in the Duke's Creek Collection.