Lot # 1785: 1901 $10 Liberty Head Gold Eagle Coin - NGC MS62

Heed the irresistible siren call of gold and lay claim to this 1901 $10 Liberty Head gold coin. Popularly known as the "Eagle," the $10 gold piece was a hefty chunk of change. Given gold's rise over the years, today's value is quite considerable, with the offered coin trading for as much as 200 times its face value. The NGC supplied grade of MS62 is the cherry on top, testifying to the uncirculated quality of this ancient treasure. Vital statistics are: weight 16.7 grams; composition 90% gold and 10% copper; original mintage quantity 1,718,740; estimated survival population 87,500 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.