Lot # 1776: 1894 $10 Liberty Head Gold Eagle Coin - NGC MS62

There was a point three years ago when you could have bought gold for less than $1,700 per ounce. Gold has more than doubled, reaching $3,400 per ounce this July. Those wanting to take the plunge find a good spot to jump in with this 1894 $10 Liberty Head gold coin. This antique treasure is encapsulated by NGC with a grade of MS62, assuring its status as an uncirculated example. Vital statistics are: weight 16.7 grams; composition 90% gold and 10% copper; original mintage quantity 2,470,735; estimated survival population 40,000 pieces.

This coin is one of twelve NGC graded $10 Liberty Head gold coins in this auction. All twelve can be viewed in the Historical/Political/Pop Culture/Americana category.