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1865 $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle, Judd-453, Pollock-

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1865 $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle, Judd-453, Pollock-
<B>1865 $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle, Judd-453, Pollock-526, High R.6, PR65 Red and Brown PCGS.</B></I> The regular issue design for the With Motto Liberty Head double eagle. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Like many of the patterns dated 1863 to 1865, this is usually classified as a transitional pattern issue, although it is probably a restrike produced by the Mint for sale to collectors. Andrew Pollock's reference notes that the first auction appearance of this pattern double eagle took place in April 1870, perhaps establishing the date when these were actually struck. Saul Teichman further identifies this sale as the Idler sale by J.W. Haseltine. Idler was known to have special connections within the Mint. Approximately a dozen examples of this variety are known today, including several gilt pieces. This example has considerable orange mint color on the obverse with hints of splendid brown and pale blue on both sides. The obverse has a heavy die crack from the border to the bust tip, just left of the date.<BR><I>From The Jones Beach Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coin/Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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