1901-S PCGS MS62 CAC Rattler

1901-S PCGS MS62 CAC Rattler

A 1901-S $10 Liberty Head Eagle graded MS62 by PCGS, housed in an early “old rattler” holder and bearing a CAC sticker, is a compelling piece on multiple levels. The San Francisco Mint struck 2,812,750 eagles in 1901, a fairly robust mintage, but like many Liberty Head gold coins, most entered active circulation in the West and saw heavy use. As a result, true Mint State survivors are far scarcer than the raw mintage suggests. In MS62, the coin typically displays strong luster and overall eye appeal, with scattered contact marks consistent with the grade, making it a solid collector-grade uncirculated example.

What truly elevates this coin is the combination of holder and CAC approval. The early PCGS “rattler” holder, used in the mid-1980s, is widely respected for its conservative grading standards, often implying that coins within may be undergraded by today’s criteria. The addition of a CAC sticker further confirms that the coin is high-end for the grade, signaling quality and originality to the market. Historically, the 1901-S eagle comes from a period when San Francisco was a major hub for gold coin circulation tied to Western commerce and banking. Many coins of this era were later melted during the gold recalls of the 1930s, further reducing the number of high-grade survivors. Altogether, a 1901-S $10 gold piece in an old rattler holder with CAC approval represents a desirable blend of historical significance, scarcity in condition, and strong collector confidence.

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