| Firm | Sale Type | Name | Date | Notes | Lot |
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| Stack's Bowers | Auction | Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction | Apr-2022 | Finest CAC Approved 1871-S Eagle 1871-S Liberty Head Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. One of numerous offerings from the Fairmont Collection that very likely represents a once-in-a-lifetime bidding opportunity for the advanced Liberty Head eagle collector. This extraordinary 1871-S is intensely lustrous with subtle semi-reflective qualities to an otherwise frosty finish. Beautiful honey-rose color is seen throughout with a bold to sharp strike and outstanding eye appeal. Relatively generous by the standards of the era, a mintage of 16,500 coins belies the true rarity of the 1871-S. Attrition through circulation was high and, like many San Francisco Mint eagles from the Civil War and Reconstruction eras, the 1871-S is unknown in Mint State. Of the 100 or so coins believed extant (per PCGS CoinFacts), well worn or impaired examples are the norm. As one of very few AU-58s certified, and the only one to have met with strict CAC approval, the offered coin from the Fairmont Collection ranks CC#1 for the issue. It is an extremely important offering sure to appeal to astute bidders. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection-Hendricks Set. PCGS Population: 2; 0 finer. There are also no Mint State examples certified by NGC. CAC Population: 1; 0. PCGS# 8662. NGC ID: 264Y. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA. Click here to see Coins in Motion.[“Coins] |
| PCGS # | Service | Cert # | PCGS Pop | PCGS Pop Higher | PCGS Price GuideSM Value | Set Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8662 | PCGS | 43952253 | 2 | 0 | $60,000.00 |
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