1861-S $20 MS(PCGS#8935)

The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

9408

等级

AU50

价格

26,476

详细说明

1861-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). OGH. Sharply to fully defined with pleasingly smooth surfaces, at arm's length this coin has the appearance of a Choice AU, if not Mint State grade. The surfaces, while lustrous, have a curious, somewhat matte-like texture. The AU-50 designation from PCGS is obviously a net grade for a coin that does not appear to have seen actual circulation. Rather attractive overall, with a unique charm, this crisply defined example is sure to be of interest to many bidders. After producing 19,250 double eagles in early 1861 using the Paquet Reverse, the San Francisco Mint went on to strike an additional 768,000 examples using the pre-existing reverse by James Barton Longacre. The "regular reverse" 1861-S twenty is available in lower circulated grades but is scarce in AU and above. Provenance: From the Steven Jay Ball Collection. PCGS# 8935. NGC ID: 269K. Click here for certification details from PCGS.