1876 Liberty Head Eagle. VF-30 (ANACS). OH.Colorfully patinated surfaces are bathed in a handsome blend of golden-wheat shades with magenta iridescence in the protected areas. Plenty of intricate striking detail remains, including sharp denticles at the borders on each side. Second only to the near-legendary 1875 eagle in terms of low production figures for Liberty eagles, a miniscule 687 pieces were struck for circulation at Philadelphia in the Centennial year. Numismatic preferences in the mid to late nineteenth century tended towards obtaining Proof examples for date collections instead of seeking out high grade circulation strikes. As a result, almost all known specimens are in circulated grade. Despite the low mintage, the issue has a somewhat higher than usual survival rate, with an estimated 40 to 50 specimens extant, but practically all of them are in circulated grade levels up through AU-50, above which the issue is a serious challenge to locate. PCGS has certified only a single Mint State example at the MS-60 level. This bold Very Fine-30 represents a seldom opportunity for todays advanced gold enthusiasts.PCGS# 8674. NGC ID: 265C.
