1850-O $20 MS(PCGS#8903)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5324

Grade

VF20

Price

4,406

Lot Description

1850-O Liberty Double Eagle. VF-20 (PCGS). First and last year of issue coins are always popular, especially when a bookend of an entire series. While a single 1849 Double Eagle was struck, this is denoted as a pattern and resides in the Smithsonian. This circulated example shows all the major design motifs and is an attractive honey-amber gold. Light handling marks are evenly scattered, with no major distractions noted. PCGS# 8903.