1857 $10 AU58 NGC....

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Pleasing Near Mint 1857 Eagle

1857 $10 AU58 NGC. Breen-6925, "Extremely Rare." One of the many 'sleepers' within the No Motto Liberty Eagle series, the 1857 has a mintage of just 16,606 pieces. Regarded by contemporary collectors as mere bullion, the entire issue went into circulation where it remained until the Civil War led to hoarding of all gold coins. Well struck except for a couple of stars, this radiant sunrise-gold example has excellent eye appeal and no obtrusive abrasions. Since the issue is virtually unobtainable in Mint State, attractive sliders such as the present piece combine value and rarity. Breen considered this variety to be an overdate. Population: 22 in 58, 2 finer (9/04).
Ex: Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Part IV (Bowers and Merena, 11/00), lot 666, which realized $4,140. Earlier, purchased from Stanley Kesselman on 3/20/72.(#8622) (Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 263T, PCGS# 8622, GSID# 9378)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 16.72 grams
AGW: 0.48375oz
Mintage: 16,606

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