2002 February Long Beach Signature Sale - Session 3

1859-S $20 AU55 PCGS. The strike is very good, with trivial softness of detail only in the upper hair of Liberty. The luster is not far from complete.

1859-S $20 AU58 NGC. Although lightly abraded from a short stint in circulation, this Type One Twenty is remarkably free of sizeable distractions. Th

1860-S $20 XF45 NGC. This is a wholly original, olive-gold example with a typical abrasion count for a circulated Double Eagle from the San Francisco

1860-S $20 XF45 NGC. Considerable portions of the original luster glimmers in the peripheries. Only modestly abraded despite a brief stint in circula

1860-S $20 AU58 PCGS. A bold striking for this conditionally scarce Type One Twenty, with virtually complete luster under natural reddish patina. Only

1861 $20 AU55 NGC. Lustrous for the grade, with signs of flash even in the obverse field. Moderately abraded, but there are no serious blemishes. The

1861-O $20 AU58 NGC. The '61-O is a very scarce Type One issue that has a certain mystique lacking from other dates. Most of the mintage was st...

1861-S $20 AU55 NGC. Among early S-mint Double Eagles, only the 1861-S Paquet and 1866-S No Motto are more difficult to locate than the heavily minted

1862-S $20 XF45 NGC. The green-gold surfaces retain blushes of original luster in the more protected areas. Moderately abraded with ample remaining d

1862-S $20 XF45 PCGS. Much of the original luster is extant, and shimmers about the devices. The fields are lightly abraded with no individually sign

1862-S $20 AU53 NGC. Softly struck over the highpoints, the surfaces are original and show pronounced reddish patina around the devices. A scarcer is

1862-S $20 AU58 NGC. This issue is another of the conditionally scarce Double Eagles from our westernmost Mint. An About Uncirculated 1862-S is about

1862-S $20 AU58 NGC. Until recent years, the 1862-S was nearly unobtainable in any grade above About Uncirculated 55. Then, 68 pieces were released on

1864-S $20--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Both sides display golden-rose undertones with dominant orange-gold color. Well detailed with light

1865-S $20 VF35 NGC. Evenly distributed, moderate wear is seen on both sides of this green-gold example, but the surfaces are remarkably free of indi

1865-S $20--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. A trifle dull after a thorough scrubbing and smarting from a hairline scratch in Liberty

1865-S $20--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Both sides are a little dull from the cleaning with interesting reddish color over otherwise olive-

1866 $20 AU58 NGC. The strike is very good, and the luster is flashy and nearly complete. Moderately abraded, but without any singularly mentionable b

1867-S $20--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Perhaps as detrimental as the cleaning is the presence of several rim bumps on the reverse. Import

1867-S $20 AU53 NGC. Both sides are noticeably bright from a semi-reflective finish. The surfaces display a reddish-gold sheen with a typical abrasio

1867-S $20 AU55 NGC. The mint luster hugs the obverse stars individually but not as a group. The luster on the reverse is nearly complete. The strike

1867-S $20 AU58 PCGS. Almost completely lustrous with average or better definition and the expected quantity of scattered contact marks. Despite a siz

1868-S $20 AU53 NGC. Blushes of reddish-gold patina overlay the otherwise honey colored surfaces of this amply defined AU representative. The number

1868-S $20 AU53 PCGS. The crimson--orange patina deepens in the more protected areas around the devices. Remnants of frosty luster are evident despit

1869-S $20--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. This coin presents well despite the impairment with pinkish-gold color and remnants of original lus

1870-S $20 AU58 NGC. While the '70-S is only moderately scarce in lower grades, it is very elusive in AU and Uncirculated grades. The surfaces ...

1871-S $20 AU58 NGC. The luster is full and there is no evidence of rub, but the obverse has numerous, individually minor abrasions. The reverse is b

1871-S $20 AU58 NGC. Lustrous for the grade and with a very good strike. The surfaces are moderately abraded, but do not have any individually signif

1871-S $20 MS61 NGC. Despite a seemingly high mintage of almost one million pieces, the 1871-S Twenty, like all Type Two issues from the San Francisco

1871-S $20 MS62 ICG. The frosty surfaces of this reddish-gold example are significant in that they are free of wear. Most of the 1871-S Double Eagles

1872 $20 AU53 NGC. The yellow-gold surfaces are partially lustrous with adequate definition for the type and a typical collection of small bagmarks.

1872-S $20 AU58 NGC. The lightest trace of rub keeps this Type Two Double Eagle from a Mint State grade. This is a moderately abraded example with a

1872-S $20 AU58 NGC. The mint luster is pleasing and is broken only in the obverse field. The strike is very good. A fiber with a spiraled curve is s

1873 $20 Closed 3 AU55 NGC. This lightly rubbed, moderately abraded example retains ample mint luster for the Choice AU grade level. The amount of re

1873 $20 Open 3 MS61 PCGS. The mint luster is complete, and extends through the obverse field. The strike is good, despite a few obverse stars that d

1873 $20 Open 3 MS62 PCGS. Well struck with decent luster for the grade. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 pe

1873-S $20 Closed 3 AU53 NGC. The strike is very good, and there is ample luster that is nearly complete on the reverse. The surfaces are modestly ab

1873-S $20 Closed 3 AU55 NGC. This example has a good strike and semi-prooflike luster that is nearly complete. The lower obverse has a few shallow s

1873-S $20 Closed 3 AU58 NGC. The mint luster is essentially complete and the strike is very good. The surfaces have myriad individually minor abrasi

1873-S $20 Closed 3 AU58 NGC. Minimally worn, the orange-gold surfaces display a typical number of handling marks for a circulated Double Eagle. Scat

1874-CC $20--Polished--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. Every inch of this scarcer Carson City Twenty has been relentlessly polished, leaving behind wisp

1874-S $20 AU58 NGC. Well struck for the type. The flashy luster is essentially complete on the reverse, but is broken in the obverse field. The surf

1874-S $20 MS61 ICG. Lustrous with a good strike, but the obverse is peppered with numerous albeit individually insignificant abrasions. The upper re

1875 $20--Rim Damaged--ANACS. Unc. Details, Net AU55. A suitable example for budget-minded type purposes, both sides are well frosted in texture with

1875 $20 MS61 PCGS. A nicely struck example with pleasingly intense mint luster. The reverse has traces of verdigris at 2 o'clock. The obverse ...

1875 $20 MS61 NGC. This BU representative is overlaid in hazy reddish-gold patina that conceals all but a few of the scattered abrasions. Some streak

1875-CC $20 MS62 PCGS. Lustrous with a very good strike, and only modestly abraded in the fields. The cheek of Liberty is relatively clean and has goo

1875-S $20 MS61 PCGS. Both sides are green-gold in color with an adequately bold strike and pleasing luster quality for the assigned grade. Importan

1876 $20 MS61 PCGS. With above average striking definition and pleasing orange-gold color, this Brilliant Uncirculated example would fit nicely into

1876 $20 MS63 PCGS. Few if any 1876 Double Eagles were set aside when first minted, and the occasional Mint State survivor is typically heavily abrade

1876-CC $20--Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. The honey-olive surfaces are boldly detailed in virtually all areas despite light overall wear. Sc

1876-CC $20--Scratched--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. The obverse has several lengthy pinscratches that distract the viewer. The shield on the reverse

1876-CC $20 AU55 NGC. Both sides retain ample mint luster with green-gold color and a few sprays of reddish-rust patina around the obverse periphery.

1876-CC $20 MS62 NGC. Although not a truly rare date, this issue experiences strong demand as an early gold product of the Carson City Mint. The strik

1876-S $20 MS62 NGC. BU type collectors should appreciate this Type Two Double Eagle from the San Francisco Mint. The surfaces are frosty in finish wi

1876-S $20 MS62 PCGS. Thin die cracks (as struck) travel through UNITED STATES OF on the reverse. Lustrous with a very good strike. The cheek has a sh

1877 $20--Scratched--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU55, lustrous with a very good strike, moderately abraded with a series of fresh pinscratches in the low

1877-S $20 MS61 NGC. Hints of reflectivity are seen in the fields of this well struck, BU quality example. The otherwise orange-gold color yields to

1878 $20 MS62 NGC. Well struck for the type with flashy luster. The upper left obverse has numerous tiny abrasions that impact Liberty's nose. ...

1878 $20 MS62 NGC. The satiny surfaces are typically abraded for the grade, but the fully struck devices and even golden color enhance the overall ey

1878 $20 MS62 NGC. The surfaces are bright with frosty luster and modest cartwheel effects. Sharply struck with scattered handling marks. Important

1879 $20 AU50 ANACS, a scarcer date with a good strike and bright luster but hopelessly abraded; and an 1879-S AU55 ANACS, bright and mildly prooflike

1879 $20 MS61 NGC. Although this issue's original mintage of 207,630 pieces is not excessively low for the series, the 1879 is not well represen...

1879-S $20 AU58 ANACS. Full luster with numerous contact marks, but little in the way of actual wear and the appearance of a Mint State coin. Import

1879-S $20 AU58 NGC. Both sides are green-gold in color with ample remaining luster and no singularly distracting abrasions. Important notice: We ex

1879-S $20 MS60 NGC. This well lustrous (for the grade) example is overlaid in orange-gold color that lightens to pastel hues in the centers. Crisply

1880-S $20 AU53 ANACS, lustrous and richly detailed with typical, moderate abrasions; and an 1884-S AU55 ANACS, with nearly full luster and a sharp st

1881-S $20 MS61 NGC. Soft green-gold color overlays the lightly abraded surfaces of this crisply impressed example. The luster is too subdued to warr

1882-CC $20 AU55 NGC. This Choice About Uncirculated example retain considerable mint luster over the golden-rose surfaces. The striking definition i

1882-CC $20 AU55 PCGS. From a very good strike, with ample remaining mint luster that is essentially complete except for the obverse field. The lower

1882-CC $20 MS60 NGC. The 1882-CC, from a mintage of just 39,140 pieces, is not the rarest Carson City Double Eagle from the 1880s, but high grade (AU

1882-S $20 MS63 PCGS. Well struck with flashy luster. While the reverse is moderately abraded, the obverse is nicely preserved. A small scratch above

1884-CC $20 MS61 NGC. The 1884-CC, from a mintage of 81,139 coins, is one of the few Carson City Double Eagles that can from time to time be found in

1884-S $20 MS61 ANACS. Lustrous with a very good strike and only modestly abraded for the grade. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots a

1885-S $20 MS61 NGC. Lustrous and bright with bold definition and contact marks on both sides. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at

1885-S $20 MS62 NGC. An attractive example that is sharply struck and lustrous, with relatively clean surfaces for the grade. Important notice: We e

1888 $20 AU55 ANACS, a good strike with nice luster, typically abraded with a scuffy cheek; and an 1889--Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU5

1889 $20--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Both sides have faint hairlines from a light cleaning. The strike is very good. The remaining luster

1889 $20 MS63 NGC. Refreshingly clean, satiny surfaces have excellent sharpness and eye appeal. With a small mintage of only 44,070 business strikes,

1889-CC $20 AU58 PCGS. This is an attractive near-Mint survivor from an original mintage of just 30,945 pieces. Actually, the '89-CC is among t...

1889-S $20 MS63 PCGS. Extremely lustrous and draped in rich reddish-orange patina. A few modest facial marks do more to limit the grade than any other

1889-S $20 MS63 PCGS. Bright luster with nicely brought up devices and light marks consistent with the grade. Only five pieces have been certified fin

1889-S $20 MS63 PCGS. Well struck with full luster and moderate abrasions. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 p

1889-S $20 MS63 PCGS. Bright, with nicely struck devices and moderate contact marks on the obverse. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots

1889-S $20 MS63 PCGS. Sharply defined with bright luster and a noticeable contact mark on the first star. Important notice: We expect to be auctionin

1890 $20 MS63 NGC. A wholly original, satiny example of this lower mintage Double Eagle, one of 75,995 pieces struck. The obligatory facial marks are

1890-CC $20--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU55. The obverse is lightly cleaned except for an area of more thorough burnishing in the lower left o

1891-S $20 XF45 Uncertified, moderately abraded; 1892-S AU50 Uncertified, several deep abrasions are located on and around Liberty's nose; and a...

1891-S $20 MS63 NGC. Lustrous and sharply struck with a few luster grazes on the portrait that are appropriate for the grade. The reverse surfaces ar

1891-S $20 MS63 NGC. Well defined and lustrous with moderate obverse scuffing. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-

1892-S $20 MS64 PCGS. Soft, satiny luster with nicely impressed features and a few light marks that prevent this pleasing example from receiving Gem c

1893 $20 MS62 PCGS. Modestly abraded with a good strike and very good luster. The reverse has a faint streak of grease marks. Liberty's cheek h...

1893 $20 MS62 ICG. The satiny features exhibit pleasing brightness in the fields and bold striking definition. A golden-rose coin for BU type purpose

1893 $20 MS63 ICG. Lightly scuffed with bright surfaces and a decent strike. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-25

1893 $20 MS63 ICG. Nice luster with a good strike. There are a few light obverse luster grazes, and faint traces of grease (as struck) on the cheek t

1893-S $20 MS63 NGC. Shimmering luster with slightly less than full definition and a few small obverse abrasions. Important notice: We expect to be

1894 $20 MS63 PCGS. Well struck and lustrous, with a moderate number of luster grazes but no abrasions that merit individual mention. Important noti

1894 $20 MS63 NGC. Orange-gold in color, the frosty textured surfaces are lightly abraded with no individually mentionable distractions. A difficult

1894 $20 MS64 PCGS. Golden brilliance with nice definition and the normal marks one might expect of the grade. Important notice: We expect to be auct

1895 $20 MS63 NGC. A graze on Liberty's cheek is all that appears to bar this frosty, orange-gold example from a Choice BU designation. Import...