1880-O $10 AU50 PCGS CAC EX ELIASBERG

The 1880-O $10 Liberty Head Eagle stands as one of the most elusive issues of the New Orleans Mint, with a modest mintage of just 9,200 coins and an estimated surviving population of roughly 275 pieces in all grades. This coin was once part of the Louis Eliasberg collection, the only complete set of U.S. coins ever assembled, making it a "blue-blooded" rarity. Struck between the rare 1879-O and 1883-O eagles, it marks the beginning of a short and sporadic post-Reconstruction production run of eagles at the New Orleans facility, which had only resumed operations in 1879 after its long dormancy following the Civil War. The issue’s rarity rivals that of the 1880-CC, though its market recognition and valuation have caught up only in recent years. This AU50 PCGS–CAC example exemplifies the issue’s appeal and originality, displaying a soft orange-gold patina with bright mint luster remaining. Light high-point friction are noted but the coin is exemplar and void of marks - it is consistent with coins of atleast AU53 grade in our opinion. With a CAC pop of only 4 and 24 finer, this example represents a premium survivor within its grade. This coin last sold 7 years ago for $4,320 and today now has a CAC price $4,950. Considering the pedigree, the quality and grade this will have great demand.

Pedigree:

ex $4,320 06/2019 HA

ex: Eliasberg (Bowers and Ruddy Galleries, 10/1982), lot 765. 

PCGS Cert Verification #15187261

• PCGS Price Guide - $4,500
• PCGS POP - 40/109
• CAC Price Guide - $4,950
• CAC POP - 4/24
• PCGS Coin# - 8689