This is a wonderful CHOICE and original AU55 example of this popular New Orleans mint half eagle. Just some light friction is seen on the surfaces, even, and problem free. Olive and tangerine accents give this 44-O half eagle a great look. One of the more common dates in the New Orleans No Motto series, this one represents a great collector grade opportunity.
PCGS 51, NGC 138, CAC 16. There have been four PCGS AU55 CAC examples sold in auction, all of which were ex Fairmont Collection, realizing between $2,400 and $3,600. This coin has a richer and more evenly olive-green gold patination and is more attractive overall than those specimens. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $3,000 and it doubles to AU58. This is a great coin for the collector.
Cert. Number 43221752
PCGS # 8222