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1859-O $20 AU58 NGC.

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1859-O $20 AU58 NGC.
1859-O $20 AU58 NGC.<p>The 1859-O is the fourth rarest New Orleans Double Eagle, narrowly trailing the 1855-O. An estimated 75-85 pieces are known in all grades. Of these, 15-20 grade About Uncirculated. The typical AU 1859-O has been cleaned and shows excessive abrasions on the obverse and reverse. This piece shows numerous small abrasions on each side but the only mentionable surface flaw is a vertical mark between the neck of Liberty and star 1. In Uncirculated, the 1859-O is currently unique with a sole PCGS MS60 located in an Illinois collection. The fields of this piece show a combination of semi-prooflikeness (as always seen) combined with light mint frost. This lovely AU58 is certainly one of the three or four finest pieces known and it is definitely the nicest currently available to collectors. Many 1859-O Double Eagles were struck from heavily clashed dies and this piece is no exception. The clashmarks on this piece, however, are not as prominent as on later die states, only being visible above and below Liberty's ear and on the nape of her neck. The Dallas Bank Collection: 25 coin was from an unusually late die state with very prominent clashmarks visible in the center of the obverse. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with that pace, so we strongly recommend that you place a realistic proxy bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Premier carry a 20% Buyer's Premium.