1855 $10 Liberty

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Swervo513, Mar 24, 2023.

  1. Swervo513

    Swervo513 Well-Known Member

    Hi y’all,

    Just picked up this beauty this week. The 1855 $10 Liberty head is in an old Anacs holder (EF40) and has some beautiful reddish toning around the obverse edges. It seems to be under graded in my opinion. But I won’t break it out of the cool old slab. Just wondering if I got fleeced on this purchase. I paid $1,565 total to have this coin in hand. Let me know what you guys think. Any feedback appreciated.

    Larry

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  3. Long Beard

    Long Beard Well-Known Member

    With the ever so slight wear on the high points and smoothness of the dentiles and rim the grade seems quite accurate. Overall, a very nice specimen to possess. I'm with you on leaving it in the early holder.
     
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  4. furham

    furham Good Ole Boy

    You didn't get a great deal, but you didn't get fleeced either.
     
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  5. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    PCGS Coin Facts says the retail value of the 1855 $10 gold in EF-40 is $1,600. You did okay because today’s PCGS EF-40 might not be as good.

    I made a similar purchase with an 1839, Type of 1838 $10 gold in ANACS EF-45. Financially, it might not have been a great deal, but it did add a reasonably attractive example of a tough minor type coin to my collection. All No Motto $10 gold coins are hard to find in attractive conditions.
     
  6. Swervo513

    Swervo513 Well-Known Member

    You said it brother. Those no mottos are sought after. I do feel those old holders are usually under graded compared to modern holders. Besides that these older coins are subject to weaker strikes sometimes. I feel it could Atleast get an EF 45. The luster it has does not come through in the photos. Either way I’m excited to own one. It’s my first $10 lib
     
  7. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    In today's volatile stock market precious metals are the way to go. Thanks for sharing your prize.
     
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  8. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    Nice looking eagle, tough to find them un-messed with!
     
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