1849-O $10 MS(PCGS#8602)

1849-O $10 MS (PCGS#8602)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1849-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-1. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC. A delightful example that exhibits original honey-gold color with soft orange-olive highlights evident. Traces of mint luster remain. The strike is a bit soft around the obverse periphery, yet considerably bolder elsewhere. From a mintage of only 23,900 pieces, and as with virtually every other gold coin struck in New Orleans, wear and tear in commerce was the norm and not the exception. A significant condition rarity in AU and finer grades, any high quality 1849-O eagle such as this deserves serious bidder consideration. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set. PCGS Population: 6; 23 finer, 3 of which are Mint State (MS-61 finest). CAC Population: 5 in all AU grades; 2 in all Mint State grades. To view all items From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set click here. PCGS# 8602. NGC ID: 2636. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.