1858 $20 MS(PCGS#8923)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1332

等级

MS61

价格

69,783

详细说明

Rare Mint State 1858 Liberty Head Double Eagle 1858 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC. Subtle traces of pinkish and rose coloration envelope the design elements on each side, emphasizing the truly exceptional preservation of this Mint State rarity. The luster is fine and silken throughout, with nearly prooflike qualities apparent on the reverse. Free from distracting marks or detrimental friction, the eye appeal is strong for this or any grade level. An original and choice representative that will appease even the advanced specialist. The mintage for the date was just 211,714 pieces, down more than 227,000 pieces from the previous year's tally at the Philadelphia Mint. Face value for this elusive issue is $4,234,280. Even circulated examples are scarce for an 1850s double eagle, and we estimate that some 900 to 1,200 examples are extant. Perhaps only 15 to 25 or so different examples of the date can be considered Mint State by today's grading standards, with the typical grade just MS-60 or marginally finer. The present piece ranks among the finest survivors of the issue, with only 9 coins certified finer by PCGS through MS-64. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: 14; 9 finer through MS-61. PCGS# 8923. NGC ID: 2697. Click here for certification details from PCGS.