1870-S $10 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS AU55 (CAC) Only 3 Better.

1870-S $10 Liberty Head Eagle — PCGS AU55 (CAC) — Only 3 Better at PCGS An exceptional Reconstruction-era San Francisco Mint gold eagle, this 1870-S Liberty Head $10 is certified PCGS AU55 and approved by CAC for superior quality within the grade. A true condition rarity for the issue, it ranks near the top of the census with only three coins graded higher at PCGS, placing it firmly in elite company for serious collectors of 19th-century U.S. gold. Key features Date/Mint: 1870-S (San Francisco Mint) Certification: PCGS AU55; CAC approved Rarity: Only 3 graded higher at PCGS Design: James B. Longacre’s Liberty Head obverse; heraldic eagle reverse with “IN GOD WE TRUST” Eye appeal: Attractive honey-gold to orange-apricot surfaces with warm rose highlights and pleasing remaining luster; strong detail for the grade with honest, light circulation Historical context: A scarce West Coast circulation issue from the hard–money commerce of post–Gold Rush San Francisco, where most eagles saw heavy use—making high-end survivors notably elusive Why it’s important Condition scarcity: AU55 examples are already tough; CAC approval further confirms originality and above-average eye appeal San Francisco gold: S-mint eagles from this era are renowned for low survival in attractive, problem-free grades Blue-chip type and date: Ideal for an advanced Liberty Head Eagle set, a San Francisco Mint gold cabinet, or an upgrade-worthy type coin with distinguished quality credentials Specifications Denomination: $10 Eagle Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper Actual Gold Weight (AGW): 0.48375 troy oz Diameter: 27 mm Designer: James B. Longacre Collector note The 1870-S is a challenging date that seldom appears with this combination of grade, originality, and CAC endorsement. With only three finer at PCGS, this premium AU represents a compelling opportunity to acquire a top-tier example from one of the most storied mints in American history. Secure this scarce, high-end 1870-S Liberty Head Eagle today—an eye-appealing, CAC-approved PCGS AU55 that checks every box for quality, rarity, and historical significance.