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1879-O $20 AU58 NGC.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1879-O $20 AU58 NGC.
1879-O $20 AU58 NGC. The 1879-O is one of the few truly rare coins in all grades in the Coronet series of double eagles. It is the only New Orleans Type Three twenty and as such it is a very popular and desirable issue. Its mintage was a minuscule 2,325 pieces with most of the survivors grading only VF. Near-mint pieces such as this are very rare and merit a mid R.7 rating with an estimated 7-9 pieces believed extant. As usual, the fields are still prooflike, giving the coin an eye appeal not normally seen on most AU twenties. The striking details are well defined throughout. There are numerous small to medium sized abrasions, the most obvious seen in the right reverse field under the eagle's right (facing) wing. Bright golden-yellow color overall. Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.