1845 Liberty Head Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.

1845 Liberty Head Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.，This is an incredibly beautiful 1845 eagle that numbers among the finest survivors of this elusive and challenging low mintage issue. Vivid golden yellow surfaces are satiny in texture with modest semi-prooflike tendencies in the fields. The strike is full over virtually all design elements and the appearance is very nice for the assigned grade. This coin is virtually in the Choice Mint State category, in fact, and it is sure to sell for a premium bid.<p>One of the lower mintage issues among 1840s eagles, the 1845 was produced to the extent of just 26,153 circulation strikes. As with all gold issues from that decade, circulation was heavy and the typical survivor is well worn. The small mintage means that the 1845 is scarce even in lower grades through VF, such examples equally as elusive as the 1846 and 1849-O eagles. The rarity of this issue in higher grades is perhaps best illustrated by the fact that the finest 1845 eagle in the National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institution grades only EF-45. Mint State survivors are legendary rarities, so elusive that most numismatists will never even see one, let alone have the opportunity to buy one. This is the only Uncirculated 1845 eagle known to PCGS, and with its premium quality for the assigned grade and outstanding visual appeal it will delight even the most discerning bidder.<p>，From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. Earlier ex Heritages sale of the Warren Miller Collection, October 1995, lot 6250; via Stacks.，