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1896 $10 AU58 PCGS CAC

1896 $10 AU58 PCGS CAC

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This 1896 Liberty Gold Eagle, encased in a PCGS holder, holds the distinction of having the lowest mintage for the Philadelphia mint in any year, second only to 1890. With a mere 76,270 examples minted and a survival rate of 2,250, locating this date proves to be a challenging endeavor. The scarcity of specimens can be attributed to the United States undergoing a transition from an agrarian to an industrial society, with a particular focus on the gold standard during this time. Securing a well-preserved example with CAC approval narrows the options down to a mere 42 specimens currently available. This specific coin holds a CAC population of 1, with only 40 in higher grades—a remarkably low figure for a Liberty Gold Eagle of this later date. The strike on this specimen is distinctly 'hammered,' showcasing impeccable detail with fields that display subtle reflectivity. As a CAC-approved coin, it exhibits only light wear on the highest points, with a few minor marks in the fields, none of notable attention. Boasting brilliant orange-gold luster and crisp design definition, this coin stands out as a prime example for its assigned grade. It is worth noting that this date rarely appears in auctions, with the last PCGS sale dating back to 2008. Notably, there has never been a CAC-approved example sale in this grade. The only recent and relevant comp is 2 grades lower for an inferior example at AU53 PCGS for a NON-CAC for $1,050 01/24 SB. The number of survivors for this date compared to some dates like 1901-S $10 with over a hundred thousand or even compared to its peers like 1894 $10 at 40,000 show this date at only 2,250 survivors clearly better. We wouldn't be surprised if this ended up in an Uncirculated graded holder.

PCGS Cert Verification #38596872

• PCGS Price Guide - $1,375
• CAC Price Guide - $1,300
• CAC POP - 1/40
• PCGS Coin# - 8735
 

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