1899-O $10 MS(PCGS#8743)

1899-O $10 MS (PCGS#8743)

The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

详细说明: Choice Mint State 1899-O Eagle 1899-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-4. MS-63+ (PCGS). Lustrous satin to softly frosted surfaces are enhanced by wonderfully original color in warm medium gold. 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 MS-63 grade level. With superior quality at the PCGS MS-63+ grade level, the current Fairmont specimen would serve with distinction in any numismatic cabinet. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - JBR Set. PCGS Population: 1; 7 finer (MS-68+ finest). PCGS# 8743. NGC ID: 267K. Click here for certification details from PCGS.