1847-O $10 MS(PCGS#8598)

February 2025 Showcase Auction - U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2101

Grade

AU55

Price

4,560

Lot Description

A lovely early O-Mint eagle that combines originality and condition scarcity. Handsome olive-apricot color blankets both sides and mingles with the remaining satin to softly frosted luster. Well struck by the standards of the New Orleans Mint, the central high points are a bit soft, but all other features are sharp. Produced to the extent of 571,500 pieces, the 1847-O is the most common No Motto Liberty Head ten from this coinage facility with survivors available in circulated grades through the lower reaches of AU. In Choice AU and Mint State, however, this issue develops into a significant condition rarity, as do most early eagles of this design type. Not many more than 20 Uncirculated coins are believed extant. The Fairmont Collection pedigree adds appeal for this minimally circulated survivor.