1880-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-1. AU-53 (NGC).We have been unusually fortunate to bring to market several examples of this normally elusive New Orleans Mint issue through our recent sales. The present example -- one of two 1880-O eagles in this auction -- is a vividly patinated, olive-orange coin with plenty of original luster remaining on both sides. Boldly to sharply defined throughout, the Richmond Collection provenance adds further appeal.From David Lawrences sale of the Richmond Collection, Part I, July 2004, lot 2119.
