1866-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Motto. AU-55 (NGC).

Blended khaki-gold and pinkish-rose patina blankets both sides, the overall appearance brighter on the reverse. Boldly defined overall with ample luster remaining. 842,250 double eagles of the With Motto design were struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1866 according to government records. Total face value for this issue is $16,834,000. Most circulated extensively on the West Coast, and some others were shipped overseas to facilitate trade and were melted at their destinations. Although the 1866-S With Motto is readily obtainable in most circulated grades thanks to repatriations of survivors from foreign bank hoards, this first year issue remains scarce to rare at all levels of preservation relative to the demand that it enjoys among dedicated gold collectors.

PCGS# 8950. NGC ID: 269Y.