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1859-S Ten Dollar, AU55
Rarely Seen in Any Grade

1859-S $10 AU55 NGC. The 1859-S Liberty eagle comes from a limited mintage of only 7,000 pieces, all of which were released into circulation in West Coast commerce prior to the Civil War in the East. No examples were set aside for numismatic purposes, as mintmarked gold was not popular with collectors until decades later. Today, only a single coin is reported as Mint State (MS60 NGC), and PCGS estimates that only 40 to 60 examples of the issue survive overall. Combined, NGC and PCGS report 81 submissions for this date, and we have seen the issue show up in our auctions on a similar number of occasions over the past three decades -- suggesting that the PCGS survival estimate may be a little low. Nonetheless, the date is scarce in any grade, and high-end AU pieces are the finest typically available.

This Choice AU coin displays strong detail with attractive olive-gold patina. Scattered abrasions and light wear define the grade, but eye appeal remains pleasing. For the 1859-S, this is a high-end example. Census: 4 in 55, 4 finer (10/23).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2643, PCGS# 8630, Greysheet# 9457)

Weight: 16.72 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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Auction Info

2023 November 16 - 19 US Coins Signature® Auction #1366 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2023
16th-19th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Nov 16, 2023 for: $14,400.00
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