Lot 69
69
$10, 1854-O Small Date. AU-58 (PCGS). Fully lustrous with lovely medium yellow gold surfaces. A scarce issue that is unknown in Mint State. The present specimen is choice in appearance and a candidate for finest known of the scarcer of two major varieties for the year. Splash of coppery toning near star 12. A rare coin and a wonderful opportunity for the specialist.
Desirable 1854-O Eagle Incredible Quality None Finer Known
$10, 1854-O Small Date. AU-58 (PCGS). Fully lustrous with lovely medium yellow gold surfaces. A scarce issue that is unknown in Mint State. The present specimen is choice in appearance and a candidate for finest known of the scarcer of two major varieties for the year. Splash of coppery toning near star 12. A rare coin and a wonderful opportunity for the specialist.

Details
$10, 1854-O Small Date. AU-58 (PCGS). Fully lustrous with lovely medium yellow gold surfaces. A scarce issue that is unknown in Mint State. The present specimen is choice in appearance and a candidate for finest known of the scarcer of two major varieties for the year. Splash of coppery toning near star 12. A rare coin and a wonderful opportunity for the specialist.
Further details
This is the finer of two examples from the S.S. Central America treasure certified by PCGS. Die break in hair above ear. Nearly vertical crack through left edge of 8 in date. Peripheral reverse die rust. Mintmark high and centered over left edge of left serif of N.