1871-S Liberty Head Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.

One of numerous offerings from the Fairmont Collection that very likely represents a once-in-a-lifetime bidding opportunity for the advanced Liberty Head eagle collector. This extraordinary 1871-S is intensely lustrous with subtle semi-reflective qualities to an otherwise frosty finish. Beautiful honey-rose color is seen throughout with a bold to sharp strike and outstanding eye appeal. Relatively generous by the standards of the era, a mintage of 16,500 coins belies the true rarity of the 1871-S. Attrition through circulation was high and, like many San Francisco Mint eagles from the Civil War and Reconstruction eras, the 1871-S is unknown in Mint State. Of the 100 or so coins believed extant (per PCGS CoinFacts ), well worn or impaired examples are the norm. As one of very few AU-58s certified, and the only one to have met with strict CAC approval, the offered coin from the Fairmont Collection ranks CC#1 for the issue. It is an extremely important offering sure to appeal to astute bidders.

PCGS# 8662. NGC ID: 264Y.

PCGS Population: 2; 0 finer. There are also no Mint State examples certified by NGC. CAC Population: 1; 0.

From the Fairmont Collection-Hendricks Set.

Estimate: $ 10000