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1839 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters AU58 NGC....
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Sold on Jun 6, 2013 for:
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Description
1839 Eagle, Type of 1838, AU58
Two-Year Design Type
1839 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters AU58 NGC. The Liberty
Head eagles by Christian Gobrecht debuted in 1838 with the new
design carried over to some 1839-dated pieces. The 1839-dated
pieces showing the 1838-style head are also called Large Letters,
while the later pieces are called Type of 1840 or Small Letters. In
point of fact, though, the size difference in the letters is
minuscule; the Type of 1840 is actually an entirely different type
that shows many variations from the Type of 1838. Chief among them
are the mostly covered ear on the Type of 1838 -- it is uncovered
on the Type of 1840 -- and a much sharper rear bust truncation that
is over star 13 on the Type of 1838. As expected, this piece shows
just a touch of high-point rub on Liberty's cheek and the reverse
devices. Generous mint luster remains over rich reddish-gold
surfaces with lots of eye appeal. A few scattered ticks are
consistent with a short spell in circulation. Census: 27 in 58, 16
finer (4/13).(Registry values: N4719)Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 262E, PCGS# 8576, Greysheet# 9357)
Weight: 16.72 grams
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Auction Info
2013 June 5 - 9 US Coin Signature Auction - Long Beach #1186 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2013
5th-9th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 17
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