August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
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Description
Key Date 1859-O Double Eagle Rarity
1859-O Liberty Head Double Eagle. Winter-2. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC.
Boldly and evenly patinated in a deep olive-orange hue, both sides of this pleasing Choice VF yield no sizeable or otherwise individually distracting abrasions. While Doug Winter ( Gold Coins of the New Orleans Mint: 1839-1909, 2020 edition) describes this as, "a poorly-struck issue," both sides of the present example are rather boldly defined, especially for a moderately worn survivor. Faint remnants of an original satin to semi-reflective finish are discernible at more direct angles, especially on the reverse. Wispy hairlines are mentioned solely for accuracy, as the overall eye appeal is superior for a circulated example of this very scarce and challenging issue. The 1859-O was produced to the extent of just 9,100 pieces, and it falls just behind the 1855-O to rank as the fourth rarest New Orleans Mint double eagle. Winter accounts for only 80-90 survivors in all grades, only a handful of which are Mint State.
PCGS# 8927. NGC ID: 269B.
CAC Stickered Population: just 8 in all grades.
From the Srotag Collection.
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| Price realized | 24'000 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 28'000 USD |
