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Auction 404 | Lot 4024 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles

1891-CC $10 MS62 NGC. Breen-7035. The mintmark is clearly repunched. This well struck Carson City type coin possesses ample bright luster and there are no singularly objectionable abrasions. (PCGS# 8720)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3886 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 MS67 PCGS. Ex: Duckor. In his A Handbook of 20th-Century United States Gold Coins, David Akers writes: "The 1909 is one of the rarest Philadelphia Mint issues, surpassed only by the 1933, 1907 Rolled edge and the 1908 No Motto. Up to the grade of MS-62, specimens are not too difficult to locate and even in MS-63 they are encountered fairly often. True Gems (MS-65 quality) are another matter altogether and they are very rare. Better than MS-65, this issue is almost nonexistent...." Akers' assertion about the rarity of the '09 eagle in the better grades of Uncirculated are borne out by the population statistics. Only about three dozen Gems have been seen by PCGS and NGC to date, along with ten or so MS66 specimens and a mere five Superb Gems.

The MS67 piece presented here displays gorgeous greenish-yellow and orange-gold color over a highly lustrous, slightly grainy finish. A well executed strike is present on the design elements, with the Indian's hair and headdress and eagle's feathers exhibiting sharp delineation. The surfaces are impeccably preserved; a minute mark on the jawbone and another on the eagle's lower left (right facing) wing are mentioned for pedigree purposes. Population: 2 in 67, 0 finer (3/06).
Indian Eagle Selections from the Dr. Steven L. Duckor Collection.

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Auction 404 | Lot 4357 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1894-S $20 MS63 NGC. Both sides are cloaked in reddish patina that adds considerably to the appeal of this sharply struck example. Although scattered throughout, abrasions are most numerous on Liberty's cheek and in the field to her left. (PCGS# 9026)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3898 » Eagles » Early Eagles

1795 $10 13 Leaves AU53 PCGS. Breen-6830, B. 4-B, Taraszka-5, R.5. This is an easy variety to attribute in as much as the reverse displays a sizeable rust lump at the margin between the F in OF and the first A in AMERICA. This reverse is the same as that used to strike the Taraszka-4 example. The obverse die is different, and it is readily identifiable by the fact that the 5 in the date overlays Liberty's bust. This is a yellow-gold example with modest remnants of a semi-prooflike finish. Certain angles also reveal rich reddish-gold undertones. The number of small and moderate abrasions is consistent with an early eagle that saw seven points of wear, and the focal devices retain bold overall definition. Although many 1795 eagles were saved as the first of their kind, the rarity of this issue relative to the number of advanced gold specialists in today's hobby ensures continued demand for problem-free circulated survivors. (PCGS# 8551)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3899 » Eagles » Early Eagles

1797 $10 Large Eagle MS63 NGC. Breen-6834. B.2-C, Taraszka 12, R.4. This is a remarkable example of this coveted date which displays a fair amount of mint bloom and seductive coppery-gold toning in areas. The strike is sharp and complete, with all definition remaining in the dies brought out to their full conclusion. The obverse die has been lapped to remove either die clashing or perhaps to lessen die cracks or die rust. The lapping is evident, as several stars on the left obverse are shallow and spindly. A few show traces of die rust on their points, as does the LIB of LIBERTY. The fields and surfaces are wonderfully clean for a delicate large gold coin of the period. Examination will find some minor scratches to the left and right of the date, and another crossing the upper right of the shield near the corner. A strong magnifier will discover the faintest evidence of adjustment marks, some on the upper reverse rim, others crossing the center of the horizontal shield lines. This evidence is virtually undetectable, and most numismatists would miss this feature. In terms of condition, this is one of the finest known of this issue, and well up in the Condition Census for the date. PCGS has graded three examples this high with none seen finer, and NGC has graded this coin and one other as MS63, with a single coin graded higher. For the connoisseur this coin would be a welcome addition to any advanced collection.

Research by Anthony J. Taraszka has determined that most of the 1797 Heraldic Eagle Reverse coins were actually struck after the 1798/7 eagles. This was determined by studying die states and the fact that one of the reverse dies was used to coin both 1798/7 and 1797 eagles. That reverse shows additional die cracks on the 1797 coins, proving they were struck after the 1798 pieces. Furthermore, the same obverse die was used to strike all three of the 1797 Heraldic Eagle varieties. The present coin is from the final state for the obverse and reverse dies: both wer (PCGS# 8559)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3901 » Eagles » Early Eagles

1800 $10 VF35 PCGS. B. 1-A, Taraszka-23, R.4. The only die marriage known for this scarce date. A later die state with a bold die crack (as made) through the tops of LIBERTY and below the olive stem to the tail feathers. Lustrous and sharp for the assigned grade, although the reverse border near 7 o'clock has a series of short pinscratches. There is a small obverse dig at the top of the bust near star 13.
From The Steve Glenn Collection. (PCGS# 8563)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3902 » Eagles » Early Eagles

1801 $10 AU53 NGC. Breen-6843, B. 2-B, Taraszka-25, R.3. A common die marriage among early half eagles. The surfaces are this coin's first pleasure, a delightful mellow yellow-gold with coppery highlights under a glass. Next comes the noteworthy lack of abrasions, digs, or other distractions, save for a few light scrapes (some probably light adjustment marks) on the obverse highpoints, which require a loupe to spot. Next comes the extremely light wear, indicative of only a brief spate of circulation. There are a few other adjustment marks near the obverse rim at 7 o'clock, and a small rim bruise is noted on the reverse at 10:30. An appealing, delightful, and highly collectible coin.
From The Steve Glenn Collection. (PCGS# 8564)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3903 » Eagles » Early Eagles

1801 $10 AU55 PCGS. B. 2-B, Taraszka-25, R.3. The B. 2-B, distinguished by the positioning of star 1 farther from the curl and star 8 closer to the cap, comprises the clear majority 1801 tens and is the most common die paring among all 1795-1804 eagles. The official mintage for the 1801 eagle of 44,344 pieces is actually a combination of Mint production from both 1801 and 1802. This well struck yellow-gold example lacks the often-seen "spines" in Liberty's cap and shows only modest luster breaks in the obverse fields on either side of the portrait. A few discreet pinscratches are noted between IB in LIBERTY and what appear to be several punch marks follow the middle row of stars above the eagle. (PCGS# 8564)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3904 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles

1839 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters XF45 PCGS. Misidentified on the PCGS slab as the Type of 1840, also known as the Small Letters subtype, in reality this is the Type of 1838, with a smaller portrait, most easily identified by the rear bust truncation above star 13. This example has a pleasing strike, a bit of mint luster remaining, and no singularly mentionable abrasions. A light reverse scratch runs from near the juncture of the eagle's right (facing) wing up to the last S in STATES. Population: 21 in 45, 44 finer (3/06). (PCGS# 8576)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3905 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles

1839 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters AU50 NGC. This is a short lived type coin that was struck for two years. The obverse features Liberty with a swept back lower curl over her ear and decidedly more curvature to her bust above the date. Gobrecht modified the design for the 1840 issue. Average surfaces that reflect moderate abrasions commonly seen on any larger gold coin of this century, but the coin retains decent eye appeal. An arcing die crack extends down the right wing of the eagle through the shield to the branch tip below. (PCGS# 8576)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3906 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles

1839 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters AU53 NGC. Bright yellow-gold overall with normal softness on the obverse stars. The "Head of 1838" design as originally conceived by Christian Gobrecht was struck for just two years, with a combined production of only 33,000 pieces. It differs substantially from the familiar head of the 1839 to 1907 type; most notably, the bust truncation has a pronounced curve, and a sweep of hair covers most of the ear. Survivors in all grades enjoy feverish demand by collectors of gold type.
From The Steve Glenn Collection. (PCGS# 8576)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3907 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles

1840 $10 AU55 NGC. Reasonably well struck with typically abraded surfaces that retain a fair degree of semi-reflective luster in the areas surrounding the devices. While not an issue that stands out among early No Motto tens, few AU and better pieces survive of this difficult P-mint eagle. Census: 14 in 55, 18 finer (3/06). (PCGS# 8581)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3908 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles

1840 $10 AU58 NGC. This scarce issue is seldom seen, and even when offered it is more likely to be in lower circulated grades. Delightfully well struck, this near-Mint State piece shows only a modicum of light abrasions under a loupe, beaming luster, and slight wear. Census: 12 in 58, 6 finer (3/06). (PCGS# 8581)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3909 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles

1841 $10 XF45 PCGS. Glimpses of bright prooflike luster are particularly abundant on the reverse. The major devices are sharply struck, although a few stars are blunt. Distributed moderate marks are customary for the lightly circulated No Motto type. (PCGS# 8582)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3910 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles

1841 $10 AU50 NGC. This coin exhibits appreciable prooflike surfaces around the peripheral stars and letters. Despite this, or perhaps because of it, numerous surface abrasions are evident on both obverse and reverse. Decidedly scarce nonetheless. Census: 23 in 50, 60 finer (3/06).
From The Steve Glenn Collection. (PCGS# 8582)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3911 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles

1841 $10 AU53 NGC. A well struck and luminous piece whose only obvious mark is an intermittent thin straight abrasion from the forehead to the rim. A scarce and underappreciated early eagle issue. Census: 20 in 53, 39 finer (3/06). (PCGS# 8582)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3912 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles

1842 $10 Small Date AU53 ANACS. This bold early date Liberty eagle has its share of small to moderate marks, but only a nick on the reverse rim at 9:30 merits mention. Richly detailed, and luster is abundant throughout the reverse border. (PCGS# 8585)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3913 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles

1842 $10 Small Date AU58 NGC. One of the nicer 1842 Small Date eagles we have offered, this example is notable for bright yellow-gold surfaces and excellent sharpness in virtually all areas. A lengthy die break across the left side of the reverse has been seen on other late die state pieces. Although a bit less rare than its Large Date counterpart despite similar populations (both varieties were once grouped under the Large Date number), the 1842 Small Date is particularly scarce in grades approaching Mint State. Census: 12 in 58, 7 finer (3/06). (PCGS# 8585)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3914 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles

1842-O $10 AU53 NGC. This early O-mint issue tends to come well struck, more so than other contemporaneous New Orleans pieces. This example is probably kept from Choice AU only by a single scrape across Liberty's cheek. The strike is well executed, some faint prooflike luster radiates from the peripheral devices, and there are no other singular distractions. Census: 19 in 53, 33 finer (3/06). (PCGS# 8587)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3915 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles

1842-O $10 AU58 PCGS. If only all 1840s O-mint eagles looked like this one! At first glance the coin almost appears to be a proof, with remarkably clean fields and crisply executed, frosty design details. Examination with a loupe, of course, reveals a few light hairlines and field chatter, as well as trace evidence of highpoint rub, all of which confirm its status as a lightly circulated business strike. However, that same examination also confirms the full strike (not a term this cataloger tosses around lightly), with the sole exception of two small, unstruck areas on the center highpoints that would have been among the deepest recesses of the die: one on Liberty's upper lip, a second in the hair above the coronet. The color is a pretty, medium yellow-gold--and the eye appeal is enormous. One for a connoisseur's collection. Confirming this piece's conditional rarity, PCGS has graded only one other coin in AU58, with one finer (3/06). (PCGS# 8587)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3916 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles

1843-O $10 AU55 NGC. An attractive early O-mint issue that shows good luster, slight rub, and light, grade-consistent abrasions under a loupe. The strike is well executed, excepting only the hair above the ear and the fletchings on the reverse. Census: 44 in 55, 46 finer (3/06). (PCGS# 8589)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3917 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles

1844-O $10 XF45 NGC. This straw-gold New Orleans eagle has no distracting marks on either the devices or fields. Luster emerges from the stars, legends, and device intricacies. The reverse rim has small nicks at 4 o'clock and 6:30. (PCGS# 8591)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3918 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles

1844-O $10 AU53 NGC. This boldly impressed New Orleans gold piece offers ample luster, and is limited in grade only by a small obverse rim ding at 9 o'clock and a pinscratch above TEN. The mintmark is recut within the loop.
From The Steve Glenn Collection. (PCGS# 8591)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3919 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles

1845 $10 AU50 NGC. Luster outlines design recesses, and the strike is sharp for the type despite rub from brief circulation. Tiny marks are prevalent, but none distract. Only 26,153 pieces were struck. (PCGS# 8592)

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Auction 404 | Lot 3920 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles

1845 $10 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. A hairlined but richly detailed example of this underappreciated Philadelphia Mint issue. NGC has certified fewer than 100 pieces in all grades.
From The Steve Glenn Collection. (PCGS# 8592)

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