A pleasing pale-gold, well defined example of this early half eagle. From a mintage of 553,147 pieces, less than a few thousand coins have survived years of gold melts and natural attrition. The current offering is pleasantly struck and perfectly suitable for the type. For the sake of full disclosure, we note a small mark to the right of Ms. Liberty's mouth, and two circular abrasions affecting the reverse shield and the eagle's left (facing) wing. When bidding, please remember that each early five dollar gold piece contains just under one-quarter troy ounce of pure gold.