1886 $10 MS(PCGS#8708)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4270

Grade

MS63+

Price

2,040

Lot Description

1886 Liberty Head Eagle. MS-63+ (PCGS). CAC. This is an endearing piece that sports handsome rose-orange patina, billowy mint luster and a razor sharp strike. Thanks to the repatriation of many examples from foreign bank hoards, the 1886 is a readily obtainable issue by 1880s Liberty Head eagle standards, at least in grades up to and including MS-62. Coins that are as smooth and attractive as this premium Choice example are rare and always in demand among today's quality-conscious gold collectors. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: just 2; 8 finer (MS-64+ finest). PCGS# 8708. NGC ID: 266F. Click here for certification details from PCGS.