1876-S $10 AU50 PCGS CAC

The 1876-S $10 Liberty Head Eagle is an incredibly challenging issue in the Liberty Head eagle series, boasting a tiny mintage of just 5,000 coins and an estimated 77 survivors in all grades! This figure makes it the second-lowest mintage among San Francisco Mint eagles, and the issue is unknown in Mint State, with most surviving examples grading only VF or EF and many showing impairments. A fully original, problem-free AU example like this represents a rare opportunity for advanced gold specialists — quite possibly a once-in-a-lifetime acquisition. This exceptional coin ranks near the top of the Condition Census and is visually striking, displaying deep, rich honey-gold and reddish-rose coloration with abundant mint luster on both sides. In fact the coin is so nice we thought it deserved a Gold CAC. The surfaces retain a soft, satiny texture with scattered light abrasions typical of honest circulation, while the lettering remains bold and sharply defined. The coin’s overall impression is one of classic 19th-century character, with a nuanced gold palette and surfaces that speak to its time in commerce yet preserve bold, attractive design details. Last AU50 PCGS CAC sale was for $13,200 11/23 ST, and these quickly rise in value to $75,000 04/24 ST in AU58 PCGS CAC. Considering no AU53 CAC are approved, and next grade up in AU55 CAC would cost approximately triple we like the value represented in this rarity.