Lot 2178
1841 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. While many may consider this to be a common date because of its availability in circulated grades, one need only glance at the PCGS Population Report to see what a condition rarity this is. In fact, PCGS reports only 4 coins have been graded in mint state grades, 2 as MS-60, 1 as MS-62 and this coin alone and apparently the best at MS-63. NGC has only seen a single coin they grade as MS-63, and also none are graded higher by that service. So, there it is, this is tied for the finest graded by either major grading service. This coin is sharply struck by the dies, and exhibits a rich yellow gold color and full luster. We note a long die crack through the left wing of the eagle, down his wing, through the middle of the shield towards the R in AMERICA, where it peters out mid field. A stunning and exciting coin to own, and precious few mint state pieces of any date are available from the eagle series of the period. If you demand one of the finest known, or at least the finest graded, then here is the coin for your collection.
Estimated Value $20,000 - 30,000.
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