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ANA Signature US Coin Sale 1258 2-6 Aug 2017
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Liberty Double Eagles
1853/'2' $20 FS-301, Breen-7162, AU58 NGC. While most double eagle experts deny the slanted "artifact" in the bottom loop of the 3 is actually part of an underdigit 2, much less lip service is given to the equally curious lines that seem to confirm repunching at the lower upright of 1 on the so-called 1853/2 twenties. A large raised dot below the R of LIBERTY adds a third identifier for the interesting and controversial obverse.
Those discussions aside, the present example offers borderline Uncirculated quality for this appealing Type One double eagle. Attractive orange-gold color with reddish-gold accents at the shield provide visual allure, and mint luster gleams brightly from both sides. Without doubt, the numerous tiny marks and surface chatter account for the assigned grade.
HID02901242017
1853/'2' $20 FS-301, Breen-7162, AU58 NGC. While most double eagle experts deny the slanted "artifact" in the bottom loop of the 3 is actually part of an underdigit 2, much less lip service is given to the equally curious lines that seem to confirm repunching at the lower upright of 1 on the so-called 1853/2 twenties. A large raised dot below the R of LIBERTY adds a third identifier for the interesting and controversial obverse.
Those discussions aside, the present example offers borderline Uncirculated quality for this appealing Type One double eagle. Attractive orange-gold color with reddish-gold accents at the shield provide visual allure, and mint luster gleams brightly from both sides. Without doubt, the numerous tiny marks and surface chatter account for the assigned grade.
HID02901242017