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FUN Signature US Coin Sale 1251 4-6 & 8-9 Jan 2017
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Liberty Double Eagles
1867 $20 MS62+ PCGS. The 1867 Liberty double eagle claims a mintage of 251,015 pieces, an adequate production total in absolute terms, but not large in the context of the series. Most of the coins produced that year were used in overseas trade, where they were often melted for recoinage. Those that circulated domestically are usually heavily worn with myriad abrasions, and the examples repatriated from European holdings show signs of rough storage and transport. While circulated examples can be found without much trouble, the 1867 is a prime condition rarity in grades above the MS62 level.
This Plus-graded MS62 example offers well-detailed design elements with just a trace of the usual softness on Liberty's hair. The pleasing orange-gold surfaces radiate vibrant mint luster, and scattered minor contact marks do little to detract from the outstanding eye appeal. Population: 51 in 62 (3 in 62+), 4 finer (11/16).
1867 $20 MS62+ PCGS. The 1867 Liberty double eagle claims a mintage of 251,015 pieces, an adequate production total in absolute terms, but not large in the context of the series. Most of the coins produced that year were used in overseas trade, where they were often melted for recoinage. Those that circulated domestically are usually heavily worn with myriad abrasions, and the examples repatriated from European holdings show signs of rough storage and transport. While circulated examples can be found without much trouble, the 1867 is a prime condition rarity in grades above the MS62 level.
This Plus-graded MS62 example offers well-detailed design elements with just a trace of the usual softness on Liberty's hair. The pleasing orange-gold surfaces radiate vibrant mint luster, and scattered minor contact marks do little to detract from the outstanding eye appeal. Population: 51 in 62 (3 in 62+), 4 finer (11/16).