1857-S $10 MS(PCGS#8624)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

7229

Grade

AU55

Price

4,320

Lot Description

1857-S Liberty Head Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). This richly original pinkish-honey example is boldly to sharply defined throughout with glints of frosty mint luster shining forth nicely under a light. From a mintage of 26,000 pieces, survivors of which are scarce in an absolute sense and rare any finer than offered here. Premium quality for both the issue and the assigned grade, and sure to see spirited bidding among advanced collectors of Liberty Head or San Francisco Mint gold coinage. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - CBL Set. PCGS Population: 16; 15 finer, just eight of which are Mint State (MS-64+ finest). PCGS# 8624. NGC ID: 263V. Click here for certification details from PCGS.