1882-O $10

Description

# 1882-O Liberty Head Gold Eagle - PCGS MS60. An exceptional example of the New Orleans Mint Liberty Head Gold Eagle from a challenging year of production, this 1882-O $10 gold coin represents a significant numismatic treasure for the advanced collector. Struck at the New Orleans Mint with a low mintage of just 10,820 pieces, this *PCGS MS60* specimen offers a remarkable glimpse into the limited gold coinage of the early 1880s. The coin exemplifies the complex minting characteristics typical of New Orleans gold eagles from this era, featuring pronounced die characteristics and challenging surface qualities. The surfaces display the characteristic traits of this date: heavily abraded fields with semi-prooflike reflectivity, ranging from bright yellow gold to nuanced green-gold with delicate rose overtones. While the strike exhibits notable weakness on the obverse stars and Liberty's curls, the coin retains significant numismatic interest. The die spur on the obverse and distinctive positioning of the mintmark provide additional points of collector fascination. With a population of only 19 coins graded by PCGS, and merely 18 at higher grades, this 1882-O eagle represents a scarce opportunity for specialized gold coin collectors. The piece comes with PCGS certification #48844965, ensuring its authenticity and providing a valuable addition to an advanced numismatic collection.