1888-O $10 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS MS61

The 1888-O $10 Liberty Head Eagle marks the return of eagle coinage at the New Orleans Mint after a four-year hiatus, ushering in a notably different rarity profile for the series. Unlike earlier issues that circulated more broadly, many 1888-O eagles appear to have seen limited domestic use, with surviving examples likely spared from melting and, in many cases, shipped overseas. For collectors, this date is especially compelling as a historic New Orleans gold issue with a clear story of survival and shifting availability over time. Certified by PCGS as MS61, this 1888-O Liberty Head Eagle (Cert #47001668) offers an attractive Mint State example of a classic Southern branch-mint gold coin. Expect the issue’s typical bold overall detail, often paired with softer central definition on the stars, a known characteristic for the date. Surfaces on 1888-O eagles are frequently bagmarked, reflecting standard handling and storage for gold coins that did not enter sustained circulation. Population and scarcity context (PCGS) "171" graded in MS61 "228" graded higher Key features "Date and mint: 1888-O, New Orleans" "Denomination and type: $10 Gold Liberty Head Eagle" "Grade and certification: PCGS MS61, Cert #47001668" "Collector appeal: Historic New Orleans Mint gold issue with a strong narrative of limited circulation and survival" A desirable opportunity to add a certified 1888-O $10 Liberty Head Eagle to a type set or a focused New Orleans gold collection, with Mint State preservation and solid collector demand for this distinctive branch-mint classic.