1880-O Liberty Head Eagle. MS-61 (NGC).，Sharply struck with an otherwise satin finish from the dies, closer inspection with the aid of direct lighting reveals modest semi-reflective tendencies here and there in the fields. Pretty deep orange patina blankets both sides, a tiny alloy spot on the reverse at the letter T in UNITED mentioned solely for accuracy. Despite once again coming under federal control through Union occupation in 1862, the New Orleans Mint did not return to coin production until 1879. In that year, the facility delivered a sizeable number of Morgan silver dollars, along with smaller quantities of eagles and double eagles. Eagle production continued sporadically through 1906, the years 1879 to 1883 each having low mintages that have contributed to the scarcity (if not rarity) of all of these issues. In the case of the 1880-O, only 9,200 coins were struck. We believe that only a few hundred 1880-O eagles have survived, mostly in VF and EF grades, with the occasional AU coming to market. Overlooked by contemporary numismatists, the coins saw considerable commercial use and precious few Mint State survivors are known. While we have had the unusual privilege of offering several Uncirculated examples in recent sales, under normal market conditions opportunities to acquire a Mint State 1880-O eagle are few and far between. Worthy of serious consideration and strong bids.，PCGS# 8689. NGC ID: 265U.，NGC Census: 4; 2 finer (MS-64 finest).，
