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1862-S Liberty Eagle, AU53
Elusive, Low-Mintage San Francisco Issue

1862-S $10 AU53 NGC. Mostly brilliant surfaces display much original mint luster visible around the stars, letters, and numerals. Wisps of pale amber and olive iridescence complement the rims. The 1862-S eagle is a scarce and desirable issue in all grades and an important condition rarity at the AU53 level. David Akers wrote about this issue back in 1980 as follows: "To the best of my knowledge, the 1862-S is unknown in AU or Uncirculated condition; at least I have not seen or heard of one." Today, two Mint State examples are certified -- an MS60 at NGC, and and an MS61 at PCGS, plus a small number of About Uncirculated coins are listed at both services. PCGS suggests 60 to 80 examples are known, while the latest Bowers' reference estimates 80 to 110 pieces survive in all grades combined. Only 12,500 pieces were struck. NGC Census: 8 in 53, 13 finer (5/22).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2005), lot 4782.
From The Allan H. Goldman Collection. (Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 264A, PCGS# 8636, Greysheet# 9461)

Weight: 16.72 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
July, 2022
14th-17th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Jul 14, 2022 for: $16,200.00
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