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The 1876 Liberty Head Eagle stands as a great rarity in United States gold coinage, struck during an era when proof gold eagles were produced exclusively for collectors and dignitaries. Only 45 examples were minted in proof format, reflecting both limited demand and the specialized nature of proof gold production in the mid-19th century. As a result, surviving specimens are few, and each represents a tangible link to elite numismatic practices of the period.
Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the Liberty Head Eagle features the enduring classical portrait of Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, paired with a bold heraldic eagle on the reverse. In proof format, the design is especially striking, with deeply mirrored fields and sharply defined devices that highlight the elegance and balance of Gobrecht’s work. These proofs were carefully struck using polished dies, often multiple times, to achieve their distinctive finish.
In terms of certification, NGC has graded just a single example of the 1876 proof $10 Eagle as PF-63, with none graded finer. This population data underscores the extraordinary scarcity of the issue and places the coin among the most elusive proof gold eagles of the 19th century.
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