1861-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).

Appealing honey-rose coloration adorns both sides of this significant example, accented by hints of pinkish-apricot iridescence. Luster is full with superior quality for the assigned grade. Attractive in all regards, and sure to please even the most discerning double eagle enthusiast. After producing 19,250 double eagles in early 1861 using the famed Paquet Reverse, the San Francisco Mint went on to strike an additional 768,000 examples using the pre-existing "regular" Longacre reverse. Most of these coins entered circulation in the West and were eagerly accepted, leaving most survivors in heavily worn condition for today's collectors. Recovered treasure ship finds have yielded the majority of the estimated 40 to 55 Mint State survivors, most of which have already been snatched up by collectors and are solidly off the market as part of tightly held collections. For the particularly advanced numismatist, this offering from the Fairmont Collection provides an opportunity to acquire an exceedingly rare Mint State 1861-S that is not a shipwreck find. It is an outstanding coin that is sure to sell for a very strong premium.

PCGS# 8935. NGC ID: 269K.

PCGS Population: 21; 10 finer (MS-63+ finest).

From the Fairmont Collection - CBL Set.