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1878 $10 MS65 NGC....
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Sold on Apr 23, 2020 for:
$16,800.00
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Description
1878 Ten Dollar, MS65
Exciting Registry Opportunity
Finest at NGC, Tied Finest Overall
1878 $10 MS65 NGC. Although one of the more readily
available Liberty tens in low Uncirculated grades, the 1878 eagle
becomes scarce in Select Uncirculated condition and rare in
near-Gem or finer grades. This MS65 example is the sole-finest at
NGC (3/20). Needless to say, the appearance of this coin at auction
is of exceptional importance to Registry Set and high-grade eagle
collectors. It is the first time we have offered an MS65 example,
and the only other auction appearance of an 1878 ten dollar in MS65
appears to be the Bradly Bloch Collection coin (Goldberg
Auctioneers, 9/1999, lot 1833, MS65 PCGS) -- more than 20 years
ago. That coin remains unseen since its 1999 appearance, likely
tucked away in an advanced collection. The present sparkling Gem is
supremely lustrous and attractive, with vibrant yellow-gold color
and a sharp strike that weakens only slightly at the arrow
fletchings. A few widely scattered, tiny marks can be located with
scrutiny under a loupe, consistent with the Gem grade. An equally
obscure trace of carbon between D and the branch stem provides a
useful pedigree marker for this ultimate condition rarity among
1878 eagles. If history is any indicator, it will be a long time
before a comparable example will present itself, an opportunity not
to be missed by the perceptive collector.(Registry values: N7079)Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 265J, PCGS# 8680, Greysheet# 9399)
Weight: 16.72 grams
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Auction Info
2020 April 23-24 & 26 Central States US Coins Signature Auction - Dallas #1314 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
April, 2020
23rd-26th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 16
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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