1859-O $20 MS(PCGS#8927)

1859-O $20 MS (PCGS#8927)

August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL

详细说明: Key Date 1859-O Double Eagle Rarity 1859-O Liberty Head Double Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). Boldly and evenly patinated in an olive-orange hue, both sides of this pleasing Choice EF yield no sizeable or otherwise individually distracting abrasions. While Doug Winter (Gold Coins of the New Orleans Mint: 1839-1909, 2006 edition) describes this as, "not a well struck issue," both sides of the present example are rather boldly defined, especially for a lightly worn survivor. Faint remnants of an original prooflike finish are discernible at more direct angles, especially on the reverse. Wispy hairlines are mentioned solely for accuracy, as the overall eye appeal is superior for a circulated example of this very scarce and challenging issue. The 1859-O was produced to the extent of just 9,100 pieces, and it falls just behind the 1855-O to rank as the fourth rarest New Orleans Mint double eagle. Winter accounts for only 75-85 survivors in all grades, only a handful of which are Mint State. PCGS#8927. Click here for certification details from PCGS.