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THE REGENCY AUCTION <strong>29</strong><br />
LOT 336<br />
$10 1854 PCGS MS62 CAC<br />
This is a major condition rarity in the No<br />
Motto Liberty series.<br />
There is just something about No Motto<br />
eagles from the 1850s that are very<br />
charming. They are truly conditionally<br />
scarce coins, the vast majority<br />
disappearing into circulation during<br />
the Antebellum, with very few quality<br />
pieces for collectors to pursue. The 1854<br />
is a great example, the original mintage<br />
was modest, only 54,250 were struck.<br />
David Akers wrote that the “1854 is a<br />
rare date in any condition, and in AU or<br />
uncirculated condition it is very rare.”<br />
Between PCGS and NGC there are about two dozen Mint State coins graded, including some likely duplication. The presently offered<br />
coin has a choice look! A thick mint frost blooms with a warm glow on original surfaces. The fields and devices show some very minor<br />
ticks that account for the assigned grade. The design elements on both sides are generally crisp in definition. The eye appeal is excellent<br />
for the modest grade, and a true prize for the specialist!<br />
PCGS 6, NGC 1, CAC 3. The most recent example to sell in auction realized $18,001 in April 2018, and in August 2016 one sold for<br />
$15,275. The current Collector’s Universe value is listed at $19,000 and there are only two coins finer at PCGS, all MS64 and none have<br />
ever sold in auction. This is about as fine as you will ever see. Good luck!<br />
LOT 337<br />
$10 1860-O PCGS AU55<br />
The final New Orleans mint $10<br />
struck before the Civil War, the<br />
1860-O had a mintage of only 11,100.<br />
Like many AU and higher survivors,<br />
there is a distinctly reflective luster<br />
in the fields. The light friction is<br />
accentuated by the semi-PL nature<br />
of the luster. The devices are fully<br />
struck up and the definition is very<br />
sharp. A stray line or two are noted<br />
for full disclosure. The eye appeal is<br />
better than usually seen and we really<br />
do like the look of this CHOICE AU<br />
1860-O $10!<br />
PCGS# 8613 | ESTIMATE: $14,000+<br />
PCGS 17, NGC 39. The most recent non-CAC example sold in October 2016 for $4,935; we sold one for $6,169 in our June 2015<br />
<strong>Regency</strong> <strong>Auction</strong>. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $6,750. This one is housed in an older blue tag holder and has<br />
not appeared in any auction we can find. Keep in mind that any grade higher is RARE and will cost into the five figures based on<br />
the PCGS values. A great No Motto $10!<br />
PCGS# 98631 | ESTIMATE: $5,000+<br />
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