1861-S $10 MS(PCGS#8634)

The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

3277

等级

AU58

价格

281,304

详细说明

Incredible Near-Mint 1861-S Eagle Among the Finest Known 1861-S Liberty Head Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. An attractive and well preserved piece exhibiting considerable mint luster throughout the fields on both sides. Overall toned in a pleasing pinkish-rose iridescence, underlying golden-honey color further confirms the originality. Evidence of gentle circulation is apparent across the high points, though the surfaces are spared from any troubling abrasions. The 1861-S is one in a long line up of San Francisco Mint eagles from the 1850s and 1860s that suffered a high rate of attrition through commercial use. While the mintage of 15,500 pieces represents a substantial increase over the output of just 5,000 coins for the 1860-S, the 1861-S is nearly as challenging to locate in today's market. Indeed, the 1861-S is far rarer than the 1860-O despite the fact that the latter issue has a similar mintage of 11,100 pieces. Just about 80 examples remain of the 1861-S eagle and, when offered at all, this issue is apt to be in EF grade or lower. The present example ranks among the finest pieces known, and just one Mint State coin is listed at NGC-- the sole Uncirculated survivor of this issue. The importance of this exceptionally well preserved, CAC-approved Choice AU can hardly be overstated. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - JBR Set. PCGS Population: 9; with a single AU-58+ finer at this service. CAC Population: 4; 1. PCGS# 8634. NGC ID: 2648. 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.