1845-O $10 Liberty Gold Eagle NGC AU58

1845-O $10 Liberty Gold Eagle NGC AU58

NGC AU58 | Strong eye appeal and original luster | Population in AU58: 28 | Population higher: 6

• Year: 1845
• Weight: 16.72 grams (0.4838 oz gold content)
• Purity: .900 Fine Gold
• Type: Pre-33 U.S. Gold
• Mint: New Orleans (O Mintmark)
• Face Value: $10
• Mintage: 47,500
• Grade: NGC AU58
• Population at AU58: 28
• Population Higher: 6
• Strike Type: Business Strike
• Historical Significance: Early New Orleans Mint production with low mintage

 This 1845-O $10 Liberty Gold Eagle, graded NGC AU58, is a remarkable example of early Southern branch mint coinage. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, this coin hails from a tiny mintage of just 47,500 coins—a modest number even by 19th-century standards, and significantly scarcer today in higher grades.

At nearly 180 years old, this piece defies its age with exceptional preservation. The strike is bold, the luster remains vibrant, and the surfaces offer outstanding eye appeal for the grade. Originality is immediately apparent, making this one of the most attractive AU58 survivors of the date available in today’s market.

Only 28 coins have been graded AU58 by NGC, with just 6 examples graded higher—a testament to the rarity of finding this issue in near-Mint State condition. The next step up in grade sees a substantial price increase, underscoring the value this coin offers at the AU58 level.

Collectors of early Liberty Head Eagles and Southern gold alike will appreciate this coin’s sharp strike, warm patina, and historical significance. Minted just a few years before the California Gold Rush, this piece represents a time when gold coinage was still limited in circulation and regional mints like New Orleans were producing small, collectible runs.

This is a top-tier example for the advanced collector and a standout selection for any serious U.S. gold type set.