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1857-O $20 MS60 Prooflike NGC

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1857-O $20 MS60 Prooflike NGC
<B>1857-O $20 MS60 Prooflike NGC.</B></I> Ex: <I>S.S. Republic</B></I>. In his second edition of <I>Gold Coins of the New Orleans Mint</B></I>, Doug Winter lists seven distinct Uncirculated pieces in his informal census of 1857-O double eagles, with an additional listing of the eighth Mint State coin in the combined certified population. Since publication, no new Mint State examples have surfaced (1/08). The present coin, number 6 on the list, has gleaming, distinctly reflective yellow-gold surfaces that show no trace of wear. The strike is distinctly above-average, with uncommonly strong definition on the portrait and the peripheral stars of the obverse. While numerous light to moderate abrasions pepper each side, the coin retains significant visual appeal. A fascinating and historic example of this popular O-mint issue.<BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> James B. Longacre<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)