1848-O $10 MS(PCGS#8600)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

7204

Grade

AU55

Price

6,300

Lot Description

1848-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-1. AU-55 (PCGS). Original olive-gold surfaces are enhanced by softly frosted to modestly semi-reflective mint luster. The strike is a bit light overall, typical of the issue, yet acceptable enough for an 1840s gold coin from the New Orleans Mint. Near-fully Mint State and originally preserved, it is easy to see why this premium coin is among the finest 1848-O eagles extant. The 1848-O is most available in circulated grades, primarily in EF or AU, and has even been seen in grades as low as Fine, a genuinely scarce if underwhelming grade for gold. The current Fairmont Collection coin represents condition rarity at the PCGS-certified Choice AU level. It is a significant piece that will soon be a centerpiece in another fine cabinet. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - CBL Set. PCGS Population: 17; 25 finer, 14 of which are Mint State (MS-66 finest). PCGS# 8600. NGC ID: 2634. Click here for certification details from PCGS.