Lot 2408
1874-CC $10 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-50. Well struck and untoned. Semi reflective surfaces amplify any surface marks. A rare, often overlooked issue among With Motto $10 Liberty issues, the '77-S had a mintage of only 17,000 pieces. The majority of survivors are Very Fine with a few Extremely Fine coins known. In About Uncirculated, 1877-S is a major rarity and compares favorably to the more talked about 1876-S (but priced significantly lower). This piece is tied with a dozen others at the AU 58 level, plus there are several Mint States reported. As such, it is a coin that will undoubtedly be appreciated for its original surfaces as well as its high grade. The surface has ample luster, and might actually pass for mint state but for some small friction in the fields. No defects to speak of. A choice example for the connoisseur of the series. Only 17,000 coins minted. Pop 13; 2 finer; 1 in 60; 1 in 61. (PCGS # 8670) .
Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500.
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| Realized $5,750 |
