1859-O Liberty Head Gold Double Eagle NGC AU58
The $20 Liberty Head Gold Double Eagle, designed by James B. Longacre, was minted from 1850 to 1907. In 1859, the New Orleans Mint struck 9,100 examples of the Liberty Head Gold Double Eagle. This example has been graded in About Uncirculated 58 condition. Out of all 1859-O Liberty Head Gold Double Eagles struck, only 13 have been graded in AU58 with just 3 finer known examples. With so few examples graded higher than this one, this stunning coin is not only a Condition Rarity, but is also among the finest known examples of the issue.
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Denomination |
$20 |
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Series |
Liberty Head Gold Double Eagle |
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Composition |
Gold |
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Year |
1859 |
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Mint |
New Orleans (O) |
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Grade |
AU58 |
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Designation |
Absolute and Condition Rarity |
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Mintage |
9,100 |
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Population in Grade |
13 |
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Finer Known Examples |
3 |
