1880 $10 MS(PCGS#8687)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4517

Grade

MS65

Price

19,975

Lot Description

Finest-Certified 1880 Eagle 1880 Liberty Eagle. MS-65 (NGC). CAC. While technically tied with one other example at the Gem level reported by NGC in their Census this is the only example with the CAC seal of approval. No others have been certified this high by PCGS, therefore, this is arguably the finest known 1880 Liberty eagle. The obverse shows strong mint luster throughout and is a uniform bright yellow-gold. The reverse is also lustrous but has a dusting of copper toning in areas. The strike is bold on the devices and the surfaces are outstanding for an eagle of this period. A strong loupe is needed to find the light bag chatter, and no marks are deep or all that detracting in the soft gold surfaces. Although a plentiful date in most grades, at this ultimate Gem level this is a true condition rarity. PCGS# 8687. NGC Census: 2; none finer.