1859 $10 MS(PCGS#8628)

The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3272

Grade

AU58

Price

6,600

Lot Description

1859 Liberty Head Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. An originally preserved, thoroughly appealing piece displaying a blend of deep honey-gold and more vivid orange-rose colors. Generally sharp striking detail to near-fully lustrous, satin to softly frosted surfaces. Although not a major rarity in circulated grades, the 1859 is always in demand among gold enthusiasts due to a limited mintage of 16,013 circulation strikes. With precious few Mint State survivors, this premium Choice AU is solidly in the Condition Census for the issue. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - JBR Set. PCGS Population: 11; 7 finer (MS-62 finest). CAC Population: 3; 1. PCGS# 8628. NGC ID: 263Z. 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.