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***Auction Highlight*** 1848-o Gold Liberty Eagle $10 Graded au58 By SEGS (fc)

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:4.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
***Auction Highlight*** 1848-o Gold Liberty Eagle $10 Graded au58 By SEGS (fc)
***Auction Highlight*** 1848-o Gold Liberty Eagle $10 Graded au58 By SEGS. Up for Auction is one of the 10 Finest Known 1848-o Liberty $10 Gold. With only 8 coins estimated to have survived in Mint State this terrific au58 near unc example is sure to see spirited bidding. The striking of 1848-O Liberty eagle marked the first decade of operation for our southernmost mint, and the ten-dollar denomination was the only gold coin issued at New Orleans that year. Production had dropped significantly from the year before, with just 35,850 eagles struck in 1848 compared to nearly 600,000 coins produced in 1847. Today, survivors of the issue are treasured in any condition, though most pieces have been subject to heavily circulation and mishandling since their release on the eve of the California Gold Rush. A small concentration of pieces can be found at the Extremely Fine level, while AU pieces are considerably scarce. With just 8 unique pieces surviving in Mint State per PCGS Coin Facts, corroborating Winter's estimate of seven to eight Uncirculated coins, this au58 example is clearly within the TOP 10 surviving examples. With strong eye appeal throughout, this is a truly significant piece for enthusiasts of the early Liberty eagle series. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation