- PCGS #:
- 98456
- Designer:
- N/A
- Edge:
- N/A
- Diameter:
- 21.65 millimeters
- Weight:
- N/A
- Mintage:
- 1
- Mint:
- N/A
- Metal:
- 90% Gold, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- N/A
Major Varieties
- 1844-O $5, DCAM
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#1 PR67DCAM
Parmelee-Woodin-King Farouk- Abe Kosoff-Private collector
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David Akers:
David Akers: In 1981, I, along with Tom Mulvaney and Harry Bass, Jr., had the opportunity to examine a wonderful collection in Dallas, Texas, which is largely unknown to the numismatic world. One of the most exciting coins in the collection was the unique 1844-O half eagle in proof that is pedigreed to the Parmelee, Woodin, Newcomer and Farouk collections. The quality of the coin was absolutely amazing, equal to any of the finest known proof Liberty Head half eagles of the late 1890's and early 1900's. In my notes on the collection, I wrote simply "1844-O $5, Gem Proof 67. Virtually perfect. Wow!" Tom, Harry and I all agreed that it was one of the greatest coins we had ever seen.