1853/'2' $10 MS(PCGS#8611)

June 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2238

Grade

MS61

Price

14,640

Lot Description

An impressive condition rarity for this interesting Liberty Head eagle variety. Handsome honey-gold surfaces are visually appealing with softly frosted mint luster. Boldly to sharply struck throughout, the surfaces are nicely composed for the assigned grade. A highlight of the Liberty Head gold offerings in this sale, and a coin that would serve as a focal point in even the finest gold cabinet.<p>This variety was discovered in a 1960 auction sale. The supposed "overdate" feature is faint and can be difficult to discern by the untrained numismatist, although for those who know where to look it is sharp and clearly visible in the lower loop of the 3 on the present example. Although modern numismatic scholarship suggests that this variety is not an overdate, it remains popular with gold variety collectors. The 1853/'2' is scarce in an absolute sense and very rare in Mint State. Indeed, this outstanding Mint State example qualifies as Condition Census.