1856-S Liberty Head Eagle. Medium S. AU-53 (PCGS).Delightful honey-gold surfaces with subtle pinkish-rose highlights evident as the surfaces rotate under a light. This is a lustrous and satiny AU with a bold strike and uncommonly smooth appearance. A scarce to rare issue in all grades, most of the 68,000 eagles struck in the San Francisco Mint during 1856 have long since been lost to commercial use. Far finer than the typically offered survivor, which is well worn if not also impaired, this fully original and problem free coin is sure to see spirited bidding at auction.From the Fairmont Collection.