Liberty Head Eagle

Historic Mint State 1882-O Liberty $10

Condition Census Quality

1882-O Liberty Head Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).

An incredibly attractive piece toned in varying yellow-gold shades. The richly frosted complexion reveals subtle reflective tendencies in the fields as the surfaces dip into a light. Both sides are sharply struck and remain free of any individual distractions. Just 13 grading events are listed finer at PCGS, though this certainly includes several resubmissions. The 1882-O is the most frequently encountered New Orleans Mint eagle of the 1880 to 1882 era, although we stress that all three of these issues are low mintage rarities. The present example is one of the finest survivors from a 10,820-piece delivery, most of which are circulated to one degree or another. Of the approximately 340 coins extant, only around 10 distinct examples are thought to remain in Mint State grades. This piece is situated at the lower end of the Condition Census and would make an impressive addition to an advanced collection of Liberty Head eagles or New Orleans Mint coinage.

PCGS# 8697. NGC ID: 2664.

PCGS Population: 7; 13 finer through MS-63.

Estimate: $ 11000