1871-S $10 MS(PCGS#8662)

1871-S $10 MS (PCGS#8662)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1871-S Liberty Head Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC. This extraordinary 1871-S is intensely lustrous with subtle semi-reflectivity on an otherwise frosty finish. Beautiful honey-rose color is seen throughout with a bold to sharp strike and outstanding eye appeal. Relatively generous by the standards of the era, a mintage of 16,500 coins belies the true rarity of the 1871-S. Attrition through circulation was high and, like many San Francisco Mint eagles from the Civil War and Reconstruction eras, the 1871-S is unknown in Mint State. Of the 100 or so coins believed extant (per PCGS CoinFacts), well worn or impaired examples are the norm. As one of very few AU-53s certified, the offered coin from the extensive Fairmont holdings is tied for CC#4 for the issue. It is an extremely important offering sure to appeal to astute bidders. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set. PCGS Population: 9; 10 finer (AU-58 finest). There are also no Mint State examples listed at NGC. CAC Population: 8 in all AU grades. To view all items From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set click here. PCGS# 8662. NGC ID: 264Y. 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.