1874-S Liberty Head Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).，This Condition Census eagle will be a find for the advanced gold enthusiast specializing in the extremely challenging Liberty Head eagle series of 1838 to 1907. It is an exceptionally well preserved and attractive San Francisco Mint gold coin from the frontier era, with both sides retaining overall full striking detail and ample satin luster. Warm rose-gold patina enhances surfaces that are relatively smooth for the assigned grade.<p>Scarce in an absolute sense, the 1874-S eagle belongs to the highly exclusive group of leading U.S. Mint condition rarities that are unknown in any Uncirculated grade. Just 10,000 pieces were produced at a time when gold coins enjoyed strong commercial demand on the West Coast and, indeed, the rigors of circulation claimed the vast majority of examples. Even circulated coins in VF and EF are scarce. With Mint State pieces unknown, the handful of rare AU survivors represent the finest obtainable grade for this elusive and challenging issue. Sure to see spirited competition at auction.<p>，From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. Acquired from Dr. Richard S. Appel, August 1993; via Stacks.，
