1889-CC $20 MS(PCGS#9011)

May 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1239

Grade

AU53+

Price

4,080

Lot Description

1889-CC Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-53+ (PCGS). CAC. Vivid pale pinkish-rose highlights blend with dominant honey-gold patina on both sides of this originally preserved example. Appreciably lustrous, especially on the reverse, with virtually full striking detail also remaining. The Carson City Mint produced a mere 30,945 double eagles in 1889, a figure equal to $618,900 in face value. Circulated survivors are relatively obtainable by Carson City Mint double eagle standards, and they enjoy unflagging demand among both mintmarked type collectors and series specialists. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection. PCGS# 9011. NGC ID: 26BV. Click here for certification details from PCGS.