1854-S $20 MS(PCGS#8913)

August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2416

Grade

AU55

Price

16,800

Lot Description

Historic First Year 1854-S Double Eagle 1854-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). A beautiful Choice AU example of this eagerly sought issue from the first year of coinage operations at the San Francisco Mint. Lustrous and frosty, both sides are minimally worn with plenty of sharp to full striking detail remaining. Vivid honey-rose patina throughout with strong visual appeal. We are pleased to be offering multiple high grade survivors of the 1854-S double eagle in this sale, this being an extremely popular issue as the first San Francisco Mint date for the denomination. An exceptionally attractive coin for the assigned grade that is sure to have no difficulty finding its way into an advanced gold cabinet. PCGS# 8913. NGC ID: 268U. Click here for certification details from PCGS.