1845-O $10 Liberty Gold Eagle NGC AU53 84/84 Repunched Date

1845-O $10 Liberty Gold Eagle NGC AU53 84/84 Repunched Date

NGC AU53 | 84/84 Repunched Date Variety | Population in AU53: 20

• Year: 1845
• Weight: 16.72 grams (0.4838 oz of pure gold)
• Purity: .900 Fine Gold
• Type: Pre-33 U.S. Gold
• Mint: New Orleans (O Mintmark)
• Face Value: $10
• Grade: NGC AU53
• Grading Service: NGC
• Variety: 84/84 Repunched Date
• Strike Type: Business Strike
• Population at AU53: 20
• Historical Note: Struck just prior to the Gold Rush era and the introduction of the $20 Double Eagle

 This 1845-O $10 Liberty Gold Eagle, graded NGC AU53, is a prime example of early New Orleans gold coinage with the added distinction of the 84/84 repunched date variety—a feature that adds character and collector interest to an already rare Southern issue.

Struck at the historic New Orleans Mint, this coin was produced during a transitional period in American history. It predates the California Gold Rush, which forever altered the trajectory of U.S. gold coin production and introduced the $20 Double Eagle denomination. At this point in time, gold coins were struck in relatively low numbers, especially at branch mints like New Orleans.

This piece carries the classic “honey-gold” coloration and natural brilliance associated with original surfaces. Its strike is notably sharp for the issue, with good detail retention in the design features. The AU53 grade confirms only modest circulation, and the coin maintains substantial eye appeal—making it a standout for collectors who value originality and history.

With only 20 coins graded AU53 and no significant high-grade population to speak of, high-quality survivors like this are getting harder to find. The 84/84 repunched date further cements this coin’s place as a desirable variety, adding depth and complexity for collectors of die varieties and Southern gold.

A true relic of antebellum America and an early representative of New Orleans' brief but significant minting legacy, this is a historically rich and visually appealing rarity worthy of serious consideration.