2002 July New York, NY Signature Sale - Day 3

1865 $20 AU53 NGC.<p>The 1865 is a scarcer Philadelphia issue that is seldom found in Almost Uncirculated grades. This piece is well struck wi...

1865 $20 MS62 PCGS.<p>The 1865 is an overlooked issue, especially in Uncirculated condition. Only 15 coins have been so graded by both of the ...

1865-S $20 AU53 NGC.<p>The obverse has a few tiny specks of grease, and there are hints of maroon patina around a couple of the stars. The fie...

1865-S $20 MS60 NGC.<p>Lustrous with the numerous small abrasions one would expect from this grade plus a long scratch across Liberty's ha...

1866 $20 AU58 PCGS.<p>First year of the Type Two design and an issue that, in spite of its rather substantial mintage, is legitimately scarce ...

1867-S $20--Reverse Scratched--ANACS.<p>AU Details, Net XF45. There is a pair of short pinscratches below the right wing that account for the ...

1868-S $20 XF45 PCGS.<p>A relatively common Type Two in this grade, the devices show even wear and there is a significant accent of orange pat...

1869-S $20 AU55 NGC.<p>The '69-S is scarcer than generally recognized in AU55-58 condition. One characteristic that seems common to all kn...

1869-S $20 MS61 NGC.<p>The '69-S is a very scarce issue in mint condition with only 24 pieces certified in all grades of Uncirculated by t...

1870-S $20 AU58 NGC.<p>Generally not located finer than XF or AU, the '70-S is quite collectible and obtainable in Choice AU condition. Ne...

1870-S $20 MS60 NGC.<p>Approximately 25-35 Uncirculated examples are known of this scarce and undervalued issue. Most of the known examples ar...

1871 $20 AU53 NGC.<p>Yellow-gold in appearance, the surfaces are boldly detailed with a partially lustrous sheen. The scattered abrasions are ...

1871-S $20 AU55 NGC.<p>The '71-S is scarce in AU condition but is even more challenging in Mint State. This piece has bright surfaces and ...

1872 $20 AU58 NGC.<p>A richly detailed Double Eagle that has a faint vertical pinscratch on the cheek. The obverse is typically abraded, but t...

1872-S $20 MS60 PCGS.<p>Completely lustrous with some reflectivity noted beneath a uniform coating of orange-gold patina. Myriad tiny contact ...

1873 $20 Closed 3 AU58 PCGS.<p>Vibrant, satiny surfaces are temptingly close to Mint State. The scarcer of two P-mint date varieties for the y...

1873 $20 Closed 3 MS60 PCGS.<p>The Closed 3 is the scarcer date variant from 1873 and is several times more difficult than the Open 3 variety....

1873 $20 Open 3 AU58 PCGS.<p>The flashy luster is broken only in the fields. Moderately abraded but richly detailed. Important notice: We exp...

1873 $20 Open 3 MS61 NGC.<p>A lustrous and lightly abraded example of this often seen issue. There is an interesting planchet flaw (as struck)...

1873-CC $20 AU50 Tooled, Whizzed Uncertified.<p>This reddish-gold example offers considerable definition for a more modest sum. In fact, the s...

1873-S $20 Closed 3 AU50 ANACS.<p>Blushes of mint luster are still evident on both sides of this lightly worn, olive-orange example. Moderatel...

1873-S $20 Closed 3 AU55 PCGS.<p>Richly accented in reddish-gold patination, the surfaces retain blushes of original luster despite light rub ...

1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS60 PCGS.<p>A moderately abraded example that has a reasonable strike and extensive luster. Much scarcer than the Open 3 ...

1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS60 ANACS.<p>A lustrous Double Eagle that has a good strike and moderately abraded surfaces. Although not as rare as the ...

1873-S $20 Open 3 AU53 PCGS.<p>The Open 3 is easily the scarcer of the two S-mint date varieties. This example has no overtly offensive abrasi...

1873-S $20 Open 3 AU58 PCGS.<p>The lustrous, moderately abraded surfaces retain nearly all of their original luster and are draped in reddish ...

1874 $20 AU58 NGC.<p>With the exception of a russet colored swirl in the lower right obverse field, both sides display rich reddish-gold overt...

1874-CC $20 AU53 PCGS.<p>The borders have bright luster. Nicely struck but with the usual myriad minor abrasions. Important notice: We expect...

1874-S $20 AU58 PCGS.<p>The luster is not far from complete, but the lightly scuffed surfaces do not have any individually obtrusive abrasions...

1875 $20 MS60 PCGS.<p>An important Mint State Type Two Double Eagle, the surfaces are lustrous with a warmly frosted sheen. The reverse is unc...

1875 $20 MS63 PCGS.<p>Sharply struck overall with lustrous orange-gold surfaces. A few small abrasions are seen in the left obverse field and ...

1875 $20 MS63 NGC.<p>Satiny and primarily reddish-gold in color, the surfaces are awash in frosty luster that compensates for modest blemishes...

1875-CC $20 AU55 NGC.<p>The stars, legends, and devices have abundant bright luster. A moderately abraded example of this popular Carson City ...

1875-CC $20 MS63 NGC.<p>While a relatively common issue in the series of Carson City Twenties, the '75-CC is a conditionally challenging c...

1875-S $20 MS62 NGC.<p>A refreshingly unabraded Type Two Twenty that boasts warm reddish patina over satiny surfaces. While not overly scarce ...

1876 $20 MS61 PCGS.<p>A lustrous and only moderately abraded Double Eagle. A less common issue that has good value at the MS61 level. Importa...

1876 $20 MS63 NGC.<p>Type Two Twenties are always in demand by collectors, especially in Uncirculated grades. While examples can always be loc...

1876-CC $20 XF45 PCGS.<p>A moderately abraded example that has especially extensive luster on the reverse. A popular Carson City issue. Impor...

1876-CC $20 AU55 NGC.<p>Bright pinkish-golden surfaces display the expected number of light abrasions and are mostly noticeably worn on the po...

1876-CC $20 AU55 PCGS.<p>Rich honey-gold patina. A rather prooflike Carson City example that has good eye appeal despite lightly abraded surfa...

1876-CC $20 AU58 PCGS.<p>A satiny, modestly abraded example with only the slightest luster break on the highpoints. What appears to be a shall...

1876-S $20 AU50 ANACS.<p>A sharply detailed example that has abundant luster. There are faint slide marks above the head of the eagle, and in ...

1876-S $20 MS60 NGC.<p>Sharply struck, each side is peppered with numerous marks, most of which are individually small and inconsequential. Br...

1877-CC $20 AU53 PCGS.<p>A strong candidate for inclusion in a CC-mint type set, both sides are bursting with rich reddish-gold coloration. Th...

1877-S $20 AU58 NGC.<p>A moderately abraded example that is well struck and lustrous. The upper obverse edge has a trace amount of grease resi...

1877-S $20 MS61 ANACS.<p>Relatively clean for the assigned grade, with natural reddish and olive patina interspersed over each side. From the ...

1878 $20 AU58 NGC.<p>The luster is flashy and abundant. While struck, but the surfaces have numerous minor contact marks. Important notice: W...

1878 $20 AU58 PCGS.<p>The bright, mostly lustrous surfaces are noticeably abraded, yet sharply defined overall. Important notice: We expect t...

1878-S $20 MS62 NGC.<p>A casual glance at the mintage figure for this issue would suggest a date that is relatively common in all grades. Afte...

1879-S $20 AU58 PCGS.<p>A well struck Double Eagle that is moderately abraded but without any significant distractions. Important notice: We ...