1848-O $10 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS AU58 (CAC)

1848-O $10 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS AU58 (CAC)
PCGS # 8600
Grading Service PCGS
Grade AU58
Mint Location New Orleans
Year 1848
Designation NONE
Strike Business
Grade Add On CAC
1848-O $10 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS AU58 (CAC)
1848-O $10
SKU: 44922897
Offered here is a scarce and highly desirable 1848-O $10 Liberty Head Eagle from the New Orleans Mint, certified PCGS AU58 and approved by CAC. The 1848-O is a rare date in any condition and becomes particularly elusive in the higher About Uncirculated range, making this an important opportunity for collectors pursuing O-Mint gold and Liberty Head Eagles by date.
Key highlights
Date, mint, type: 1848-O New Orleans $10 Liberty Head Eagle
Grade and quality: PCGS AU58 with CAC endorsement
Certified rarity profile: PCGS population 11, with only 14 graded higher
Classic New Orleans gold: a standout 1840s O-mint issue with strong collector demand
Historical and numismatic significance
Struck in the pre-Civil War era, New Orleans eagles from the 1840s are a cornerstone of Southern branch-mint gold collecting. The 1848-O is widely recognized as a rare date overall, comparable in rarity to the 1849-O and more scarce than most other New Orleans eagles of the decade. While the typical surviving example is encountered in VF to EF, the date becomes very scarce in AU50–AU53 and is rare in AU55–AU58. This AU58 example sits at the top of the About Uncirculated spectrum, where true scarcity and competition among collectors intensify.
Eye appeal and color
Both sides display a dominant warm antique-gold to deep yellow-gold hue, with subtle honey and light amber undertones across the fields. The devices and lettering show slightly deeper golden-greenish shading that adds gentle contrast, while the rims present a richer, darker gold margin. The overall look is vibrant, original in character, and especially appealing for a New Orleans gold issue of this period.
Collector-focused appeal
With its combination of condition rarity, CAC-approved quality, and classic New Orleans provenance, this 1848-O Liberty Head Eagle is an excellent candidate for:
New Orleans mint gold specialists
Liberty Head $10 type and date collectors
CAC-focused buyers seeking premium eye appeal and solid technical quality
Collectors upgrading to a high-end About Uncirculated example of a genuinely scarce issue
A rare 1848-O $10 Liberty Head Eagle in PCGS AU58 with CAC, offering the scarcity, history, and visual presence that serious gold collectors pursue.