1897-O $10 MS(PCGS#8738)

May 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1155

Grade

AU55

Price

1,080

Lot Description

1897-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-2. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. Handsome pinkish-honey patina greets the viewer from both sides of this overall sharply defined example. The 1897-O is the scarcest New Orleans Mint eagle from the 1890s after only the 1899-O. A few groups of coins located in foreign bank hoards account for most of the Mint State population, such pieces remaining scarce in an absolute sense. This is a highly desirable Choice AU alternative that is sure to catch the eye of astute gold enthusiasts. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection. PCGS# 8738. NGC ID: 267E. Click here for certification details from PCGS.