1879-O Liberty Head Gold Eagle AU58
The Liberty Head Gold Eagle, designed by Christian Gobrecht, was minted from 1838 to 1907. In 1879, the New Orleans Mint struck 1,500 examples of the Liberty Head Gold Eagle. This example has been graded in About Uncirculated 58 condition. Out of all 1879-O Liberty Head Gold Eagles, only 12 have been graded in AU58 condition with just 6 finer known examples. With so few examples graded higher than this one, this stunning coin is not only a Condition Rarity, but is also among the finest known examples of the issue.
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| Denomination | $10 |
|---|---|
| Series |
Liberty Head Gold Eagle |
| Composition | Gold |
| Year | 1879 |
| Mint | New Orleans (O) |
| Grade | AU58 |
| Mintage | 1,500 |
| Population in Grade | 12 |
| Finer Known Examples | 6 |
| Designation |
Absolute and Condition Rarity |
