1876-S $10 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS AU58 (CAC) (CMQ)

Offered here is an exceptionally scarce 1876-S $10 Liberty Head Eagle from the San Francisco Mint, certified PCGS AU58 with CAC approval and CMQ designation. With the second-lowest mintage for the San Francisco Mint (tied with the 1860-S) at just 5,000 pieces, this is a key-date gold issue that brings true rarity and historic Western provenance to any U.S. gold collection. "Historic scarcity and collector importance" The 1876-S is very rare in all grades and ranks near the top of the Liberty Head Eagle series for condition rarity, placing in the top 10% of all $10 issues. While not quite as rare as certain earlier With Motto S-mint eagles, it compares favorably in overall rarity to the 1855-S and 1861-S, making it a standout acquisition for advanced date-and-mint collectors. Population data: only 1 certified at this level, with 0 higher, underscoring its elite status among survivors. "Eye appeal and surfaces" Both sides display a dominant warm golden hue with medium amber and honey-orange accents across the fields and devices. Deeper bronze-gold shading appears in the recesses and along portions of the rims, adding depth and character that serious collectors prize in original gold. AU58 examples are coveted for delivering near-Mint State visual appeal with a more accessible footprint than full Uncirculated pieces, especially for a date as challenging as 1876-S. "Why this coin belongs in your collection" A genuinely rare, low-mintage San Francisco Liberty Head Eagle with strong market recognition and enduring demand. CAC approval highlights quality for the grade, offering added confidence for collectors focused on originality and premium examples. An ideal centerpiece for an S-mint Liberty Head Eagle set, a U.S. gold type set, or a focused collection of scarce 19th-century branch-mint issues. Keywords: 1876-S $10 Liberty Head Eagle, San Francisco Mint gold, rare U.S. gold coin, key date Liberty Head Eagle, low mintage 5000, PCGS AU58 CAC, CMQ, collectible American gold coin.