1873-S $20 Open 3 MS(PCGS#8979)

1873-S $20 Open 3 MS (PCGS#8979)

June 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Open 3. AU-58 (NGC). Much of this coin's frosty mint finish remains, the fields with subtle reflectivity evident as the surfaces rotate under a light. Even color in warm rose-orange, sharp striking detail further enhances the already considerable appeal of this example. The mintage for the 1873-S double eagle of 1,040,600 pieces includes both Close 3 and Open 3 date logotypes, and it was higher than the previous year's San Francisco Mint delivery by more than a quarter-million pieces. Much of this mintage later went overseas in banking transactions, and many are the About Uncirculated and Mint State pieces that have come back home, especially during the 1990s. Most of the survivors are examples of the Close 3 variety, however, Open 3 coins such as this in the distinct minority in today's market. A find for the advanced double eagle enthusiast. PCGS# 8979. NGC ID: 26AM. Click here for certification details from NGC. Additional image by NGC Photo Vision. Learn more at NGCcoin.com