1839-D Half Eagle

[BillJones]

 

Dahlonega Mint specialist collectors regard the 1839-D half eagle as a one year type coin. The most obvious reason for this is that the mint mark is on the obverse above the date. There are other minor differences. These include the distance between Ms. Liberty's bust and the 10th and 13th stars, they are closer; and the curvature of the bust truncation which is greater. In 1840 designer, Christian Gobrecht, made modifications to his design which would stay in place for many years.

 

The 1839-D half eagle is a scarce coins. The "Coin Facts" estimate is 150 pieces, and the coin is rare in Mint State with only an estimated seven pieces known. PCGS has graded seven Mint State pieces ranging from MS-60 to MS-62, but a couple of those might be resubmissions.

 

This coin grades AU-55, and it is the last piece that I needed to complete the Dahlonega Mint nine piece type set. As such it is a bit of a milestone coin for me. PCGS has graded 11 pieces in AU-55, and there only 11 coins that have been graded higher, assumming that there has not been any resubmissions.

 

[Walkerfan]

I like that one, too!

 

Real scarce. I like the strike and condition quality for a AU 55.

 

PQ example!

[MarkFeld]

Nice looking coin! Based on the images, I would have guessed that it graded at least AU58.

[bsshog40]

Very nice Bill!

[tommy44]

Very nice example of this popular and rare Dahlonega coin, I agree with Mark, under graded in my opinion.

[MBA101]

Neat! A terrific piece of history!