2003, Orlando, FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #308 - Sessions 5 and 6

1839 $10 Type of 1840 Fine 12 Cleaned Uncertified. A rare issue that has a mintage of just 12,447 pieces. Script 8 in date, and the 9 is recut. A hair

1840 $10 AU53 NGC. The 1840 is a scarce Coronet Eagle and is seldom offered at public auction, and when encountered is more likely to be found in VF-X

1841-O $10 AU53 PCGS. Sharply struck, with bold plumage, talons and stars. The hair curl above the ear as well as the curl below have above average de

1842 $10 Large Date AU50 ANACS. A sharply struck example that has original lemon-gold color and glimmers of mint luster. The reverse has several lengt

1842 $10 Small Date AU58 NGC. Very well struck save for a few of the obverse stars, with virtually all of the original luster intact. Moderate to heav

1843 $10 XF45 PCGS. Rich green-gold undertones give way to somewhat more vibrant golden-orange colors as the coin turns into the light. Abraded, but n

1843 $10--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. Breen-6861. Triple Date. Breen called this variety "very rare," and we would concur as it...

1843-O $10 VF35 PCGS. Typically defined for the grade with moderately abraded surfaces, the '43-O is only a slightly better issue in lower grade...

1843-O $10 AU50 NGC. While always available for a price in lower grades, the 1843-O is very scarce in Almost Uncirculated condition. In that grade ran

1844 $10 AU55 PCGS. Only 6,361 pieces were struck of the 1844 Ten Dollar. This low mintage gives one a good indicator of its rarity, but it is only pa

1844-O $10 XF45 PCGS. Considerable bright mint luster clings to the devices. Sharply struck aside from the first two stars and the curl above the ear,

1844-O $10 AU55 NGC. The limited number of Mint State 1844-O Eagles in today's market (there are only five examples graded MS60-62 at NGC and PC...

1845-O $10--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. All four digits in the date are clearly repunched directly south. A well struck piece tha

1846-O $10 XF45 NGC. With only 81,780 pieces struck of both the regular date and the overdate varieties, this New Orleans Mint issue is scarce in all

1846/5-O/O $10--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Although not labeled as such on the ANACS insert, this is clearly an 1846/5-O. In addition, the

1846/5-O $10 AU50 PCGS. First Overdate. The more common of the two known die marriages of the 1846/5-O, this variety is attributable by the presence o

1847 $10 AU50 ANACS. An attractive 1840s No Motto Eagle. Lustrous with no serious detractions. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at th

1847 $10 AU55 NGC. Bulging middle hair bun, one of two styles noted for this date. The borders and devices have abundant bright luster. Well struck an

1847 $10 AU58 NGC. A bright and well struck piece that has a clean cheek and attractive surfaces. The remaining luster is quite extensive, and is mild

1847-O $10 XF45 NGC. Early O-mint Eagle that saw circulation. The wear is even overall and the abrasions are minor. Important notice: We expect to be

1847-O $10 AU55 PCGS. Breen-6881, which Breen states is "very rare". The 18 in the date is repunched south. The devices have little if any...

1848-O $10 XF45 PCGS. An evenly worn specimen. This piece is relatively unabraded for a gold coin that was likely used in the harsh environment of nin

1849 $10 AU53 ANACS. The 1849 is one of the more available issues from the 1840s in AU, and even Uncirculated pieces can occasionally be located. As s

1849-O $10 AU55 NGC. Produced to a higher standard than the 1848-O, the 1849-O is a more elusive coin that, according to Doug Winter (1992), is the ra

1850 $10 Small Date AU55 PCGS. Scarcer than the 1850 Large Date and a significant condition rarity in AU and Mint State, this piece has bright surface

1850 $10 Small Date MS60 PCGS. Considerably scarcer than its Large Date counterpart, the Small Date of 1850 is very elusive in high grades with only e

1851 $10 AU55 NGC. The devices are sharply struck, with only a hint of rub on the wingtips and the hair above the ear. Not particularly abraded, but t

1851 $10 AU55 NGC. Lightly worn on the highest points with some luster remaining. The fields are olive-gold and a few abrasions are present. Important

1851-O $10 XF40 ANACS. The 1851-O is one of the more frequently encountered New Orleans No Motto Eagles, and interestingly is always seen with a small

1851-O $10--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. The surfaces are bright from cleaning on this common date New Orleans Ten. However, there are no men

1851-O $10 AU53 ANACS. Deep green-gold color is seen over each side with a light alloy spot by star 4, this being the only mentionable interruption in

1852 $10 AU53 NGC. The 1852 is surprisingly scarce in AU condition, something that was first pointed out by David Akers when he published his referenc

1854 $10 AU53 NGC. Frosty yellow-gold surfaces have a touch of softness on a few of the obverse stars, but are otherwise well struck and without any s

1854-O $10 Small Date XF45 ANACS. One contact mark in the right obverse field is worth of mention. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots a

1854-O $10 Large Date AU50 NGC. Somewhat heavily abraded with blushes of coppery patina in the exposed fields and on the highpoints of the central dev

1854-O $10 Large Date AU55 ICG. The 1854-O Large Date uses a date logotype that was intended for a Silver Dollar die. This date variant was first publ

1854-S $10 XF45 NGC. Much luster adheres to the moderately abraded, reddish-golden surfaces. First year of the denomination from the San Francisco Min

1855 $10 AU53 ANACS. The 1855 is a popular issue with type collectors as it is relatively available in AU and Uncirculated grades. This piece is uncom

1855 $10 AU55 PCGS. Smooth and generally problem-free, with nice, even green-gold color over muted luster. Important notice: We expect to be auctionin

1855 $10 AU58 PCGS. A few of the stars are flat, while the centers are well defined. The surfaces are bright and have considerable remaining luster. M

1855-O $10 AU50 PCGS. It has been exactly one year since we last offered an 1855-O Liberty Eagle in any grade. Coincidentally, the coin that sold as l

1855-O $10 AU55 NGC. One of only 70-75 examples believed extant (per Winter, 1992) from an original mintage of 18,000 pieces, this '55-O Ten is ...

1856-S $10 AU50 NGC. A nicely struck Eagle that has glimmers of rich copper-gold luster in protected areas. The surfaces are free from unseemly abrasi

1857-O $10 AU50 PCGS. Because of its very low mintage of only 5,500 pieces, the 1857-O third lowest among O-mint No Motto tens, this is a fairly well

1859 $10 AU50 PCGS. A bright specimen that has ample glimmers of prooflike surface. Well struck except for the obverse stars. A lightly abraded exampl

1859-O $10 AU50 PCGS. Winter (1992) regards the 1859-O as the premier rarity in the New Orleans Mint Eagle series from both absolute and condition sta

1859-S $10 AU53 PCGS. An immensely important coin for the specialist, and a representative that is equal in grade to the Bass specimen that Bowers and

1860 $10 MS60 PCGS. Among P-mint Eagles from this era, the 1851, 1854, 1857, and 1859 are all equally as rare as the 1860. The present example is one

1860-S $10--Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. One of many underappreciated S-mint issues within the series, this is the first appearance of an 186

1861-S $10 AU55 PCGS. Free of all but the lightest wear across the highpoints, this is a vibrant Choice AU survivor. Rich orange-gold colors dance acr