1891 $20 MS (PCGS#9016)
August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 4258
- 等级
- AU58
- 价格
- 427,577
- 详细说明
- Incredible Near-Mint 1891 Double Eagle
Condition Census Quality
1891 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
An historic rarity whose technical quality is matched by eye appeal. Considerable reflectivity in the fields contrasts the satin texture across the design elements. The complexion is a beautiful rose-gold hue with sharp detail throughout. Minor bagmarks are noted under a glass but true friction is minimal. Superior in all respects and undoubtedly close to Mint State quality.
The 1891 is a significant rarity among the Type 3 double eagles, rivaling some of the legendary dates of the 1880s. During this era, the resources of the US Mint were evidently focused on production of the new Morgan silver dollar, pursuant to the Bland-Allison Act of 1878. As such, production of double eagles dwindles, and what little was produced was often send to Europe and much of it eventually melted. Only 1,390 coins were struck for 1891 and fewer than 10% survive for collectors today. The vast majority of these are in circulated grades of AU-55 and lower, many with surface impartments. Just 7 coins have been assigned Mint State grades by PCGS, emphasizing the significance of this Choice AU treasure.
PCGS Population: 14; 7 finer.
PCGS# 9016. NGC ID: 26C2.
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