August 2023 Global Showcase Auction – 14 - 21 August 2023
Live Sessions: Ancient and World Coins, Currency
Part B: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part D: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 9:00 PM CEST
Part C: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 3: We, 16.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 4: We, 16.08.2023, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part 5: We, 16.08.2023, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Th, 17.08.2023, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part E: Th, 17.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 7: Th, 17.08.2023, from 8:00 PM CEST
Part 8: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 9: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 1:00 AM CEST
Part 10: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part F: Mo, 21.08.2023, from 4:00 PM CEST
Description
1855-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
This is a beautiful Type I double eagle with razor sharp striking detail, save for the "S" mintmark. The handsome deep reddish-gold and green-gold patina further enhance a soft, satiny texture. Double eagle production at the San Francisco Mint soared in 1855, the second year of coinage at the California branch mint. Whereas 141,468 double eagles were struck in 1854, the mintage of the 1855-S is considerable higher at 879,675 pieces. The 1855-S is readily obtainable in circulated grades through AU, but in Mint State it remains rare, even despite the discovery of 304 examples as part of the treasure of the S.S. Central America. Only 63 of the coins included in that find are Mint State. An impressive condition rarity, this lot will certainly see spirited bidding when it crosses the auction block in Costa Mesa.
PCGS# 8916. NGC ID: 268X.
From our sale of the Fairmont Collection, June 2020 Auction, lot 1316.
Estimate: $7500
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Bidding
| Price realized | 7'500 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 7'500 USD |
