1858-O $20 MS(PCGS#8924)

Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2492

Grade

AU53

Price

13,420

Lot Description

Vivid deep honey-olive coloration is seen throughout, accented by iridescent pinkish-rose patina. The surfaces are nicely composed and only gently worn, showing uniform friction without few sizeable marks. Traces of mint luster loom in the protected regions, surrounding boldly pronounced and intricate design elements.<p>The 1858-O is a low mintage issue with just 35,250 coins struck. The vast majority of examples were consumed by commercial use and the typical survivor grades EF or AU. According to Doug Winter in the 2025 edition of <em>Gold Coins of the New Orleans Mint: 1839-1909</em>, survivors of this mintage number only 225 to 275 coins in all grades. Q. David Bowers' 2004 estimate is even more conservative, with no more than 150 pieces extant.