1901-O $10 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS MS63 (CAC)

The 1901-O eagle is a better date in its assigned grade of MS63. Doug Winter writes, “Properly graded MS63’s are scarce and MS64’s are rare. In Gem it appears that the 1901-O is unique, despite two MS66’s being listed in both the PCGS and NGC population data.” PCGS has graded 89 as MS64 with 32 finer. In CAC, there are 28 in MS63 with just 7 finer. CAC gives this issue a price of $4,120.00 in MS63.

“Beginning with this issue,” continues Winter, “the quality of strike for New Orleans eagles improves. The 1901-O is a date that is usually seen with a very sharp strike on the obverse and reverse .… this is certainly one of the better produced gold coins from this mint.”

According to Winter, the 1901-O issue has excellent luster: “Most examples are frosty in texture while a small number are semi-prooflike. The luster on this issue is among the best seen on any New Orleans eagle.”

The New Orleans Mint, where this attractive piece was struck in 1901. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.