1859 $20 MS(PCGS#8926)

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

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1336

Grade

AU50

Price

9,900

Lot Description

A Second AU 1859 Double Eagle 1859 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-50 (NGC). This is a pleasingly original example with warm rose-gold patina and much of the original satin to softly frosted luster remaining. Crisply impressed from the dies, the devices are sharply to fully defined in the absence of all but the lightest friction. In fact, were it not for a shallow obverse scuff over and before Liberty's neck this coin may have secured a higher AU rating from NGC. A second opportunity for the astute double eagle collector to acquire a high grade example of this scarce and underrated Philadelphia Mint issue. Provenance: From the Paisley Acres Collection. Earlier ex Duquesne. PCGS# 8926. NGC ID: 269A. Click here for certification details from NGC.