1861-S $10 MS(PCGS#8634)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

5216

等级

AU55+

价格

152,546

详细说明

Incredible Choice AU 1861-S Eagle Among the Finest Known 1861-S Liberty Head Eagle. AU-55+ (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 orange-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, are 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 Choice AU will not be lost on advanced specialists. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set. PCGS Population: 1; 12 finer (AU-58+ finest at this service). CAC Population: 12 in all AU grades; 1 in all Mint State grades. To view all items From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set click here. 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.