Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 117 19-20 May 2021
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1839 Liberty Head Half Eagle. . Toned. EF.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection.
First year of issue for the type. Many changes were happening at the mint at this time. Coinage redesign was the norm rather than the exception. The Classic Head Half Eagle design was replaced this year by the Liberty Head design. A steam press was now in full operation at the mint. As David Akers points out, this first issue liberty head design is sufficiently different from later dates. This coin should be considered its own gold type, making it necessary for a type set. This is a rather clean coin for the grade with minimal marks and abrasions.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection.
First year of issue for the type. Many changes were happening at the mint at this time. Coinage redesign was the norm rather than the exception. The Classic Head Half Eagle design was replaced this year by the Liberty Head design. A steam press was now in full operation at the mint. As David Akers points out, this first issue liberty head design is sufficiently different from later dates. This coin should be considered its own gold type, making it necessary for a type set. This is a rather clean coin for the grade with minimal marks and abrasions.