Liberty Eagles
1857 $10 AU58 NGC. Breen-6925, "Extremely rare." A raised die line connects the 5 and 7 in the date. Breen believed that this variety was an overdate, and for many years the variety was listed as such, but no longer. The centers have a good strike, while a few of the stars are flat. Lines from die clashing are visible above the eagle's right shoulder. The fields show many light abrasions, but both sides retain considerable bright luster. Only 16,606 pieces were struck, and Mint State survivors are excessively rare. Census: 26 in 58, 4 finer (1/17).
Ex: New York Signature (Heritage, 7/2002), lot 9296; Dallas Signature (Heritage, 10/2006), lot 2933.