1926 $10 MS66 NGC....

Description

Remarkable, Condition Rarity 1926 Eagle, MS66

1926 $10 MS66 NGC. After a six-year hiatus, coinage of Indian Head eagles resumed in 1926 with a hefty mintage of more than one million pieces. Unlike many other ten dollar Indians, this date does not appear to have been extensively melted. Instead, many thousands were apparently shipped overseas in the late 1920s and 1930s to European banks. Subsequently, thousands returned to the States, thereby increasing the pool of available coins for collectors.
The 1926 is second only to the 1932 in mint condition, with more than 42,000 certified in the various grades of Mint State. Even the Gem population approaches 1,000 examples. It is not until the MS66 level that the 1926 becomes a condition rarity. Fewer than 55 specimens have been so graded by NGC and PCGS, and none finer.
This Premium Gem exhibits beautiful coloration on both sides, with apricot-gold dominating the central areas of each, joined by splashes of mint-green. The latter color is dominant at the borders. Dazzling luster radiates from both faces, and a well executed strike imparts strong definition to the design elements. A few minuscule marks are noted, but do not detract in the least from the coin's amazing eye appeal.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28H9, PCGS# 8882, GSID# 9756)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 16.72 grams
AGW: 0.53oz
Mintage: 1,014,000

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