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Near-Mint State 1856-S Eagle
Far Finer Than Usually Seen

1856-S $10 AU58 NGC. Medium S. The plentiful supplies of California gold ensured a high mintage for the 1856-S eagle, at 68,000 coins, but most went directly into the hard-money-oriented commercial channels of the Old West. This near-Mint State example is far finer than usually seen, with generous luster clinging to well-struck orange-gold surfaces. Census: 46 in 58, 2 finer (3/12).(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 263S, PCGS# 8621, Greysheet# 9451)

Weight: 16.72 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
April, 2012
18th-22nd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Apr 20, 2012 for: $3,881.25
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