April 19, 2021

So...What's the Third Rarest No Motto New Orleans Eagle in High Grades?

April 19, 2021/ Doug Winter

It’s pretty obvious that the two rarest No Motto New Orleans eagles in higher grades are the 1841-O and the 1859-O, but there’s a lot of competition for the number three (and four) spots…

September 01, 2015

High-Grade No Motto New Orleans Eagles: An Analysis

September 01, 2015/ Doug Winter

All No Motto eagles are very rare in MS64 and higher grades. Even the common Philadelphia issues which exist by the thousands in circulated and low-end Uncirculated grades are all but unknown in high grades. This is due to a combination of factors: mishandling, use in commerce, melting(s), and lack of collector interest until well into the 20th century.