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1885 $20 Liberty NGC AU58

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1885 $20 Liberty NGC AU58
<b>1885 &#36;20 Liberty. NGC graded AU58.</b> Only 751 business strikes were produced of the 1885 double eagle, and of that number it is reliably estimated that today some 45-55 pieces are extent with all grades, most of which are in the About Uncirculated grade range. As with all 1885 twenties, the fields are reflective. While this brightness is appealing on one of the rare Mint State coins, it tends to magnify the appearance &#40;and importance&#41; of abrasions, especially on circulated pieces. This is a glistening golden semi-prooflike example with a luxurious display of original gold surface on both sides showing only light friction from circulation. Some might even refer to it as &#34;cabinet friction&#34; from the early 20th century use of felt-lined coin cabinets in which collectors stored their most precious coins. Nicely socked by the dies, as well, in fact not nicely so at the stars and Liberty head, the eagle with all its ornamentation, hence, a coin so nice that its attraction is enhanced.

LOW MINTAGE 1885 DOUBLE EAGLE <b>&#40;PCGS # 9003&#41;</b> <i>
The Bayou Saint James Collection.</i>

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