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FUN Signature US Coin Sale 1251 4-6 & 8-9 Jan 2017
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Liberty Double Eagles
1856-S $20 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Ex: S.S. Central America. SSCA 7619. Dies 17O, No Serif, Left S. From a mintage of more than 1.1 million pieces, the 1856-S Liberty double eagle has always been available in lower circulated grades, but Mint State specimens were very rare before the issue surfaced in large numbers in modern shipwreck finds. More than 1,000 examples of the 1856-S were recovered from the wreck of the S.S. Central America alone, representing 18 different die varieties. Many of these coins were in Mint State grades, making the 1856-S a popular choice with branch mint type collectors.
The present coin is an impressive Choice example, with needle-sharp definition on all design elements and vibrant mint luster throughout. The well-preserved surfaces show highlights of rose, orange, and greenish-gold, with only minor signs of contact. Eye appeal is outstanding. Population (for the variety): 16 in 64, 7 finer. CAC: 5 in 64, 3 finer (11/16).
From The Casady Collection.
1856-S $20 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Ex: S.S. Central America. SSCA 7619. Dies 17O, No Serif, Left S. From a mintage of more than 1.1 million pieces, the 1856-S Liberty double eagle has always been available in lower circulated grades, but Mint State specimens were very rare before the issue surfaced in large numbers in modern shipwreck finds. More than 1,000 examples of the 1856-S were recovered from the wreck of the S.S. Central America alone, representing 18 different die varieties. Many of these coins were in Mint State grades, making the 1856-S a popular choice with branch mint type collectors.
The present coin is an impressive Choice example, with needle-sharp definition on all design elements and vibrant mint luster throughout. The well-preserved surfaces show highlights of rose, orange, and greenish-gold, with only minor signs of contact. Eye appeal is outstanding. Population (for the variety): 16 in 64, 7 finer. CAC: 5 in 64, 3 finer (11/16).
From The Casady Collection.