1858-O $20 MS(PCGS#8924)

The Regency Auction 38

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Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

43

等级

AU55

价格

208,649

详细说明

FROM THE BLUE HILL COLLECTION Ex Eliasberg Collection. This fantastic coin traces back to one of the greatest and most famous collections of all time, Louis E. Eliasberg. The mintage of 35,250 double eagles makes this date very scarce overall, with 225-275 known in all grades, most being in the VF-XF range. CHOICE AU pieces as found here are elusive. RARE any finer, and prohibitively so in Mint State. Ravages of the Civil War and economic upheavals since resulted in many having been melted down. No large hoards of this date have ever been found, there were only six on the S.S. Republic and a group of maybe 40-50 from VF to AU, probably sourced from an old European holding, came into the market in the mid 1990s. This brilliant AU has a wonderful bright orange-gold coloration with robust reflectivity in the protected areas. Even using a strong glass, the amount of circulation in the fields and on the highest points of the devices, barely perceptible. A few lines are noted, and a couple of minor scratches, along with the unique toning patter on the reverse makes this coin an exact match to the old black and white photo from the October 1982 Bowers and Ruddy sale of the U.S. Gold Coin Collection (Eliasberg), lot 895. The eye appeal is exceptional, offering a visual allure better than some we have see in AU58. This coin's pedigree is traced to the William Cutler Atwater Collection, sold by B. Max Mehl in June 1946, where this coin was offered as lot 1340. Eliasberg purchased it directly from the Atwater sale. Sold in October 1982, lot 895. More recently it appeared as lot 1948 in Stack's November 2009 74th Anniversary Sale, where it sold for $27,600. PCGS 20, NGC 28. The most recent PCGS AU55 sold in the 2019 ANA auction for $28,800 and prior to that, one sold in June 2018 for $38,400. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $35,000. While PCGS has graded six finer than AU58, none have sold since the Bass MS62 sold in May 2000. This exceptional coin will bring a very strong bid when it crosses the block. Possessing a great visual allure and awesome pedigree, this CHOICE AU55 has the entire numismatic package! Cert. Number 25624528 PCGS # 8924.00