1903 $10 MS(PCGS#8752)

February 2025 Showcase Auction - U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2143

Grade

MS64

Price

2,040

Lot Description

Softly frosted in finish with a razor sharp strike, this lovely coin is further enhanced by original honey-gold color. Upon close observation under a loupe, as-made die polish lines are apparent, dressing this example in prooflike qualities and an early die state sharpness. A lower mintage (125,830 circulation strikes) 20th century Liberty Head eagle, the 1903 is actually relatively obtainable in today's market. Many examples have been located in foreign bank hoards and repatriated to the United States in recent decades. Even so, this issue remains rare in grades above the basal MS-64 level, the present near-Gem seemingly earmarked for inclusion in a high quality collection of this challenging classic gold series.