1878-CC $10 MS(PCGS#8681)

1878-CC $10 MS (PCGS#8681)

The June 2013 Baltimore Auction

详细说明: 1878-CC Liberty Eagle. AU-53 (NGC). Reverse die clash marks and a small "bar" on Liberty's neck are diagnostic and verify the authenticity of this rare example. The "bar" is likely an engraver's die scratch located at the base of Liberty's neck just below her lovelock curl. On the reverse there is a thin engraver's line through the E of TEN and below to the rim, and this is seen on high grade examples from these dies. The surfaces are light khaki-gold with pleasing reddish highlights  near some of the devices. Superficial marks on each side are consistent with a brief stint in circulation. As to the quality of the strike, average comes to mind with minor softness in the central definition on Liberty's curls, and the eagle's neck plumage is a trifle soft, but the feathers are sharp on the wings. Mintage for the year came in at 3,244 pieces--a seemingly adequate issue. However, attrition rates were high and today there are believed to be between 60 (Q. David Bowers) up to perhaps 115 (Rusty Goe) pieces known--with both experts just overlapping in their range of survivors. Considering that no Mint State examples have been certified, and increasing demand for high grade examples, this pleasing About Uncirculated coin should garner considerable attention when it crosses the block.