1838 LIBERTY HEAD $10 AU55

Our Price: $27,500.00
NGC Price: $30,000.00 **
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Coin Description

LUSTROUS SURFACES. FIRST YEAR OF ISSUE. A TWO YEAR ONLY TYPE COIN. LESS THAN 100 KNOWN IN ALL GRADES.

The premier business strike Eagle produced in the United States Mint since 1804, the 1838 ushered in the Liberty series that would continue through 1907.  This is an extremely important issue due to a design change for the type that the Mint executed in 1839.  The 1838 and 1839/8, therefore, are the only two Liberty Eagles that display Christian Gobrecht's original design for the obverse portrait.  On survivors of these early-date issues, Liberty's hair is pulled back over her ear in a much more pronounced manner, and the truncation of the neck is deeper with a sharper curve.

The 1838 is also a rare coin, the original mintage amounting to just 7,200 pieces.  Most survivors are heavily circulated, and the finest that the average collector or investor could hope to acquire is a heavily abraded EF.  Higher-grade examples, therefore, represent significant buying opportunities when they appear in the market.

Specifications

Grading Service: NGC SKU: 142191
Grade: AU 55 Cert Number: 4627830014
Bring This Coin to Life
In 1838, a vibrant tapestry of American achievements unfolded, highlighting innovation, cultural milestones, and historical significance. Mormon settlers founded Far West, Missouri, contributing to the rich history of religious migration and settlement in the United States. The SS Great Western's successful transatlantic voyage marked a monumental leap in steam-powered maritime technology, revolutionizing international travel and commerce. Meanwhile, the establishment of the American Numismatic Society in New York City fostered a deeper understanding and appreciation of coins, medals, and currency in American history. John Wilkes Booth, future actor and infamous assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, was born in Bel Air, Maryland, adding a chapter to the annals of American theater and tragedy. Additionally, John Plumbe, Jr.'s opening of the first commercial daguerreotype studio in New York City heralded the dawn of widespread photography, capturing moments and memories for generations to come. Though ""The American Scholar"" was delivered by Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1837, its impact on American intellectual discourse resonated through 1838, shaping the nation's cultural and philosophical landscape. These diverse accomplishments of 1838 reflect the spirit of innovation, creativity, and exploration that defined the era. "
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