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1855-S $10 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS VF35
US $6,746
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PCGS
Cert number
51151310
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2026-06-09
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1855-S $10 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS VF35
1855-S $10 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS VF35
1855-S $10
SKU: 51151310
The 1855-S $10 Liberty Head Eagle is one of the most elusive San Francisco-minted gold issues of the Liberty Head series, prized for both absolute rarity and exceptional condition rarity. Struck during the height of the Gold Rush era, this early S-mint Eagle represents a pivotal chapter in America’s westward expansion and the rapid rise of San Francisco as a major coining center. This example is certified PCGS VF35, an especially desirable grade level for a date that is virtually never encountered in higher states of preservation.
**Coin Details**
**Date and Denomination:** 1855-S $10 Liberty Head Eagle
**Mint:** San Francisco
**Certification Number:** 51151310
**Grade:** PCGS VF35
**Metal:** Gold (90% gold, 10% alloy)
**Rarity and Collector Significance**
The 1855-S is extremely rare in any condition, with the relatively few known pieces typically seen only in VF to EF grades. No uncirculated specimen is known, and even near-uncirculated examples are virtually unheard of.
Recognized as a standout in the Liberty Head Eagle series for both overall rarity and condition rarity, ranking among the top rarities by average grade and appearing with notable infrequency.
**PCGS Population (at time of reporting):** 5 graded in VF35, with **47** examples graded higher.
**Historical Context**
Struck at the San Francisco Mint in the mid-1850s, this issue reflects the intense demand for federal gold coinage during the Gold Rush economy, when $10 Eagles were essential for large transactions in the American West.
Early San Francisco gold is a cornerstone area of U.S. numismatics, and the 1855-S is widely regarded as a key, high-demand date that serious Liberty Head gold collectors pursue for years.
**Eye Appeal**
Expect classic mid-19th century Liberty Head Eagle character with warm, original gold toning often seen on circulated gold, ranging from rich yellow-gold to deeper honey and amber hues, with natural shading that complements the coin’s vintage look.
A rare-date San Francisco $10 Eagle in PCGS VF35 offers the ideal balance of affordability relative to higher-grade rarities and true scarcity that advanced collectors recognize immediately—an important opportunity to secure a genuinely difficult Liberty Head gold issue.
PCGS # 8618.000000
Grading Service PCGS
Grade VF35
Year 1855
Strike Business
1855-S $10 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS VF35
1855-S $10
SKU: 51151310
The 1855-S $10 Liberty Head Eagle is one of the most elusive San Francisco-minted gold issues of the Liberty Head series, prized for both absolute rarity and exceptional condition rarity. Struck during the height of the Gold Rush era, this early S-mint Eagle represents a pivotal chapter in America’s westward expansion and the rapid rise of San Francisco as a major coining center. This example is certified PCGS VF35, an especially desirable grade level for a date that is virtually never encountered in higher states of preservation.
**Coin Details**
**Date and Denomination:** 1855-S $10 Liberty Head Eagle
**Mint:** San Francisco
**Certification Number:** 51151310
**Grade:** PCGS VF35
**Metal:** Gold (90% gold, 10% alloy)
**Rarity and Collector Significance**
The 1855-S is extremely rare in any condition, with the relatively few known pieces typically seen only in VF to EF grades. No uncirculated specimen is known, and even near-uncirculated examples are virtually unheard of.
Recognized as a standout in the Liberty Head Eagle series for both overall rarity and condition rarity, ranking among the top rarities by average grade and appearing with notable infrequency.
**PCGS Population (at time of reporting):** 5 graded in VF35, with **47** examples graded higher.
**Historical Context**
Struck at the San Francisco Mint in the mid-1850s, this issue reflects the intense demand for federal gold coinage during the Gold Rush economy, when $10 Eagles were essential for large transactions in the American West.
Early San Francisco gold is a cornerstone area of U.S. numismatics, and the 1855-S is widely regarded as a key, high-demand date that serious Liberty Head gold collectors pursue for years.
**Eye Appeal**
Expect classic mid-19th century Liberty Head Eagle character with warm, original gold toning often seen on circulated gold, ranging from rich yellow-gold to deeper honey and amber hues, with natural shading that complements the coin’s vintage look.
A rare-date San Francisco $10 Eagle in PCGS VF35 offers the ideal balance of affordability relative to higher-grade rarities and true scarcity that advanced collectors recognize immediately—an important opportunity to secure a genuinely difficult Liberty Head gold issue.
PCGS # 8618.000000
Grading Service PCGS
Grade VF35
Year 1855
Strike Business
