1840-D. NGC XF Details, repaired, whizzed. Only 22,896 minted of which about 25 examples are estimated to have survived. On this variety, the mintmark "D" is placed solely over the V of FIVE and there is a die break through the right side it. Another variety is known with the mintmark positioned above the V and E in FIVE. Three pairs of dies were used to coin 1840-D half eagles, two shipped on January 24 (and received February 3) and a final pair sent on October 20 (received October 30). Production occurred on several occasions beginning in late February. Estimated Value $700 - 750. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. Categories: $5.00 Gold
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