1899-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-2. MS-62+ (PCGS). CAC.
Lustrous satin to softly frosted surfaces are enhanced by wonderfully original color in warm medium golden-apricot. The 1899-O is the rarest New Orleans Mint eagle struck after 1883, with a mintage of just 37,047 pieces. Mint State survivors are scarce with the typical piece in the MS-60 to MS-62 grade range. Most Uncirculated 1899-O eagles extant are repatriations from foreign bank hoards that returned to the United States beginning in the mid 20th century. Since the vast majority of U.S. gold coins shipped overseas were roughly handled, this issue is a significant condition rarity at and above the basal MS-62 grade level. With superior quality and eye appeal, the current Fairmont specimen would serve with distinction in an advanced numismatic cabinet.
PCGS# 8743. NGC ID: 267K.
PCGS Population: 5; 28 finer (MS-68+ finest).
From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set.

Estimate: $3500