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FUN Signature US Coin Sale 1251 4-6 & 8-9 Jan 2017
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Liberty Double Eagles
1866-S $20 No Motto XF45 ANACS. Small S. The design of the double eagle was modified in 1866 to include the popular motto IN GOD WE TRUST on the reverse. There was some delay in getting the new dies to the San Francisco Mint, however, and the first 120,000 coins struck there featured the old Type One reverse. The coins were struck and released into circulation and recalling them was deemed impractical. Perhaps 175-225 examples of the No Motto type are extant today, and high grade pieces are very rare.
The present coin is an appealing Choice XF specimen that shows some light wear on the design elements and the expected number of minor abrasions for the grade. The pleasing orange-gold surfaces traces of original mint luster and the overall presentation is most attractive.
1866-S $20 No Motto XF45 ANACS. Small S. The design of the double eagle was modified in 1866 to include the popular motto IN GOD WE TRUST on the reverse. There was some delay in getting the new dies to the San Francisco Mint, however, and the first 120,000 coins struck there featured the old Type One reverse. The coins were struck and released into circulation and recalling them was deemed impractical. Perhaps 175-225 examples of the No Motto type are extant today, and high grade pieces are very rare.
The present coin is an appealing Choice XF specimen that shows some light wear on the design elements and the expected number of minor abrasions for the grade. The pleasing orange-gold surfaces traces of original mint luster and the overall presentation is most attractive.