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Very Rare 1875 Eagle

1875 VF 30 PCGS. The 1875 ten dollar is a legendary rarity in the series of Coronet eagles and among the most important of all U.S. gold coins, regardless of date or denomination. Only 100 business strikes and 20 proofs were produced, and survivors in each category are estimated to be a half a dozen or so pieces. In Akers' 18-year-old comprehensive auction survey, he found that the 1875 eagle had fewer auction appearances than any other issue in the denomination. Of the few surviving business strikes, none are known or even rumored to be mint state and only five others have been certified, four by PCGS and one by NGC (5/98). This is a solid VF example with even wear and the numerous light marks one associates with the grade. Certainly not in the same class with the impressive XF 45 example we offered from the Warren Miller Collection (10/95), but perhaps a more affordable opportunity to acquire this desirable key Liberty ten dollar issue.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 265A, PCGS# 8672, Greysheet# 9396)

Weight: 16.72 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 1998
3rd-6th Monday-Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 165
Sold on Aug 6, 1998 for: Not Sold
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