1854-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).

A very scarce Mint State survivor from this mintage of 153,000 pieces. The fields are considerably prooflike and contrast the more satiny texture blanketing the devices. Pale khaki-gold in color with faint honey suggestions in the protected areas. Sharply struck with strong eye appeal at this grade level. The 1854-O is very common in most grades but is seldom encountered in Mint State, with perhaps as few as 20 distinct Uncirculated examples known. Just 17 have been certified finer by PCGS, though this undoubtedly represents many resubmissions.

PCGS# 7772. NGC ID: 25J2.

PCGS Population: 13; 17 finer through MS-64.

From the Francesca Collection.