1845-O Liberty Re-Punched Date PCGS AU50. This is the re-punched date variety with an extra 4 and 5 showing clearly under the main digits of the date. In their text on gold coins, authors Garrett & Guth describe the 1845-O eagle as " . . . . very rare in AU condition, with Mint State examples exceedingly rare." (Of 168 total 1845-O Eagles graded by PCGS, only 6 are in mint state.) The PCGS website shows the value of the re-punched date variety at $4,250; Greysheet AU50 bid is $4,000). Interestingly, the last auction record for one in AU50 is from Feb 2018 where one sold for an astonishing $5,760, making our estimates for the lot appear quite conservative. Whatever the true value, this lot represents an offering that is not likely to be repeated any time in the near future. If your tastes are in rare gold coins, here's an opportunity. (Note: This was lot 160 in DCA Sale #16 held in April 2021. The coin hammered then for $3,400.) (Image)
Est. $3,000-3,500 SE
Opening US$ 2,800.00
Sold...US$ 3,100.00
Closed..Feb-16-2023, 17:47:45 EST
Sold For 3100
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 169
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Cat No: 1868
1868 NGC AU53. All eagles of the 1860s are scarce - uncirculated examples are rare. This issue boasts a mintage of only (10,630) and they are seldom offered for sale. Similar to the previous lot, this is another great chance to acquire a very scarce gold coin. (Image)