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Liberty Double Eagles
1882-CC $20 MS61 NGC. Variety 1-B. No double eagles were struck at the Carson City Mint in 1880 and 1881. Coinage of the denomination resumed in 1882, when a nominal production total of 39,140 pieces was accomplished. Thanks to the two year hiatus, there was no large number of double eagles circulating in the Carson City area by 1882, so the new coins circulated heavily at the time of issue. Although the 1882-CC is not too difficult to locate in circulated grades, Mint State specimens are quite elusive.
The present coin is an impressive MS61 example, with sharply detailed design elements throughout. A faint die crack shows through the base of the letters in the denomination on the reverse and there is a vertical spike in front of Liberty's eye, on her nose. The pleasing orange-gold surfaces show the minimum number of minor contact marks for the grade, with a few roller marks on the jaw the only marks of note. Vibrant mint luster radiates from both sides and eye appeal is outstanding. Census: 26 in 61, 10 finer (10/16).
From The Renz Family Collection of $20 Gold Coins.
1882-CC $20 MS61 NGC. Variety 1-B. No double eagles were struck at the Carson City Mint in 1880 and 1881. Coinage of the denomination resumed in 1882, when a nominal production total of 39,140 pieces was accomplished. Thanks to the two year hiatus, there was no large number of double eagles circulating in the Carson City area by 1882, so the new coins circulated heavily at the time of issue. Although the 1882-CC is not too difficult to locate in circulated grades, Mint State specimens are quite elusive.
The present coin is an impressive MS61 example, with sharply detailed design elements throughout. A faint die crack shows through the base of the letters in the denomination on the reverse and there is a vertical spike in front of Liberty's eye, on her nose. The pleasing orange-gold surfaces show the minimum number of minor contact marks for the grade, with a few roller marks on the jaw the only marks of note. Vibrant mint luster radiates from both sides and eye appeal is outstanding. Census: 26 in 61, 10 finer (10/16).
From The Renz Family Collection of $20 Gold Coins.