Lot 1544
1877 $10 Liberty. EF-45. Another classic rarity from the 1870s. Low mintage of 797 for business strikes, all of which have prooflike fields from die polish. This particular coin is exceptionally choice for the grade, the fields do have moderate tick marks, but nothing deep or worthy of note. The diagnostic die polish is noted on IN and ST of the reverse motto. Breen notes that possibly 10-12 survive, but we think that number is a bit low, perhaps 15 to 20 seems more in line with the numbers seen by PCGS accounting for some resubmissions. Well struck and without toning.
In truth, this collection is so vast it is overwhelming. The opportunities to select from so many rarities simply won't be repeated anytime soon. It is extraordinary that two huge collections just happen to have come on the market in relatively little time, the massive Harry Bass collection and now the Jon Kardatzke collection. Date collectors of all denominations are going to have a field day with this collection, and when the dust settles and the coins are scattered to the collecting winds, another virtually complete date run of eagles (or anything else for that matter) may be years away. Its time to break open the piggy bank and bid!
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