Liberty Double Eagles
1866-S $20 Motto AU55 NGC. Double eagles were produced at the Western branch mint in 1866 with and without IN GOD WE TRUST above the eagle. The Motto coins are far more available, unsurprising given a mintage of 842,250 pieces. The recesses emit partial luster, illuminating green and rose-gold surfaces. Although this Choice AU piece saw brief circulation, the devices remain boldly defined. A die crack travels across the upper obverse.
From The Mile High Collection.