2002 September Long Beach Signature Sale Sale #300 - Session 4

1873-S $20 Open 3 AU58 PCGS. A second and even higher graded example of this date variant. This nearly Mint piece has good remaining luster and is sha

1874 $20 AU50 Polished Uncertified, noticeably glossy in sheen, both sides, however, are free of excessive wear, there are a few moderate distractions

1874 $20 AU55 NGC. The borders have flashy luster. The Y in TWENTY is coated with sticky debris, but the surfaces are less abraded than is generally e

1874 $20 AU55 PCGS. A bold example that has pinkish luster within the portrait, while the borders are also flashy. A couple of contact marks in the re

1874 $20 AU58 ANACS. Lustrous for the grade, and well struck except for the commonly seen softness of detail on the hair curls above the coronet. The

1874-CC $20--Scratched--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. A bright but moderately abraded representative. A lengthy pinscratch begins at the tip of Liberty

1874-CC $20 XF40 NGC. Bright luster develops each obverse star individually, and sweeps across the reverse peripheral legends. The obverse has a few p

1874-CC $20 AU50 PCGS. A sharply struck coin with mildly prooflike remaining luster. Typically abraded, but not unduly so. A popular Carson City issue

1874-CC $20 AU58 NGC. This mostly frosty example is overlaid in thickly set, orange-gold color. The strike is well balanced with bold definition in al

1874-CC $20 AU58 ANACS. A nicely struck representative that has nearly full luster on the reverse, while abundant obverse luster outlines the stars, d

1874-S $20 AU50 PCGS. A briefly circulated example that has especially extensive luster on the reverse. A scrape below ICA in AMERICA provides the onl

1874-S $20 AU53 NGC, the partially lustrous, green-gold and orange-gold surfaces exhibit scattered distractions that include several moderate scrapes

1874-S $20 AU58 NGC. A bright but moderately abraded representative of this more available issue. The mintmark is somewhat softly struck, but the devi

1875 $20--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, AU Details, Net XF45, the borders have reddish luster; 1878-S--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40, harshly cle

1875 $20 AU50 NGC. Less abraded than usually found, while the devices and legends have ample luster. The only readily collectible Philadelphia Mint go

1875 $20 MS60 ANACS. Well struck and lustrous with a pleasing reverse. The obverse field has the expected number of individually unimportant abrasions

1875-CC $20--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. A lightly cleaned Double Eagle that is relatively free of bagmarks. The shield is somewhat softly s

1875-CC $20 AU50 NGC. A pleasing example that has a reasonable strike and only modestly abraded surfaces. The E in TWENTY is surrounded by traces of d

1875-CC $20 AU53 PCGS. Bright golden surfaces with some light wear and circulation marks, as one would expect for the grade. Important notice: We expe

1875-CC $20 MS60 PCGS. Excellent mint luster for an MS60 but marred by a couple of deep marks on Liberty's face and a long grease stain (as stru...

1875-S $20 AU50 NGC. A comparatively clean Double Eagle that has pleasing remaining luster and a reasonable strike.From the Robert Post Collection. Im

1875-S $20 AU58 NGC; and an 1876-S AU58 NGC. Both coins are well struck for the type with plenty of remaining luster. The '75-S is more richly c...

1875-S $20 MS60 ANACS. A well struck representative with rich luster and moderately abraded fields. The lower reverse has a horizontal pinscratch, and

1876 $20 AU50 NGC. A moderately abraded example that has especially pervasive luster on the reverse.From the Robert Post Collection. Important notice:

1876 $20 MS61 PCGS. Subtle golden surfaces with slightly subdued frosty luster. Luster grazes and field marks as expected for the grade. Important not

1876-CC $20 AU50 NGC. A relatively clean Carson City example that has greenish gold color and no shortage of original mint luster.From the Robert Post

1876-CC $20 AU58 ANACS. A well struck example that has essentially full luster on the reverse. A bright coin with a couple of minor obverse abrasions.

1876-S $20 AU58 PCGS. The rich lemon-gold patina immensely adds to the eye appeal. A bold and flashy example that is without the heavy bagmarks that o

1876-S $20 MS61 NGC. Rich, yellow surfaces with considerable luster. Some abrasions on the face, as well as a number of scattered luster grazes in the

1877-CC $20 XF45 ANACS. Somewhat softly struck, but the obverse is refreshingly unabraded. The reverse has a couple of miniscule rim dings. Only 42,56

1877-CC $20 AU55 NGC. The 1877-CC has a lower original mintage (42,565 pieces) than the 1874-CC, 1875-CC, and 1876-CC, and it is, not surprisingly, a

1877-CC $20 MS60 ICG. An extremely impressive example of this scarce better date issue. Well struck with full luster and only minor luster grazes in t

1877-S $20 AU53 PCGS, an orange-gold example with pleasing luster and clean surfaces; and an 1878 AU55 PCGS, lustrous and lightly abraded, the upper o

1878 $20 AU58 Proof Like ANACS. The reflective fields retain nearly all of their original luster. While the surfaces have numerous minor abrasions, pr

1878 $20 MS61 ICG. Breen-7270, "very rare." The reverse is die doubled, most noticeably on DOLLARS and AMERICA but also the claws and arro...

1878-S $20 VF20 Uncertified, sharp and moderately abraded for the grade; 1882-S VF30 Uncertified, the borders have ample luster; and an 1883-S VF35 Un

1879-O $20 VF35 PCGS. The only With Motto New Orleans Mint Double Eagle issue, the 1879-O is also the final issue of the denomination from the souther

1879-O $20--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. The 1879-O Twenty is one of the most immediately recognizable rarities of all U.S. gold coins. This

1879-S $20 AU58 NGC. A nice coin for the near-Mint type collector, the richly colored, orange-gold surfaces retain evidence of a warmly frosted finish

1879-S $20 MS61 PCGS. Vibrant golden surfaces with a bold, prooflike reflectivity. There are a number of luster grazes and marks around the coin, but

1879-S $20 MS61 PCGS. The fields have yellow-green color, while pinkish patina lurks within the devices. A lustrous and well struck representative tha

1880 $20 AU58 NGC. The luster is bright and nearly complete. A nicely struck example of this rare low mintage issue. Scattered trivial abrasions, but

1880-S $20 AU58 NGC. Just shy of a Mint State grade, the surfaces are sharply detailed overall with only minimal rub across the highpoints. Plenty of

1881-S $20 AU58 NGC. The number of abrasions is not excessive for a circulated gold coin of this size, but a few moderate distractions are noted on Li

1882-S $20 MS61 NGC. The rose-gold patina is especially rich on the reverse. Attractive despite a few luster grazes in the obverse field. Important no

1883-CC $20--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. The luster is abundant, but the fields are obviously hairlined. The jawline has a pair o

1883-CC $20 MS61 PCGS. Although the 1883-CC has a surprisingly high rate of survival (900-1,000+ coins) for a frontier era gold coin with just 59,962

1883-S $20 MS61 NGC, a flashy example with mildly prooflike fields; and a 1883-S MS61 NGC, the obverse is moderately abraded, the mintmark is filled (

1884-CC $20--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. A sharply detailed representative that has abundant bright luster. Only very lightly cleaned, and n

1884-CC $20 AU50 NGC. Nice, golden-yellow surfaces with light wear on the highest points and considerable luster remaining. Important notice: We expec

1884-CC $20 AU58 NGC. The 1884-CC is the fifth most frequently encountered CC-mint Twenty, and it is rarely encountered finer than the present example

1884-CC $20 MS61 NGC. A splendid Carson City type coin, this piece is sharply struck throughout and has bright, semi-prooflike fields with excellent l

1884-CC $20 MS62 PCGS. Produced in limited numbers (81,139 pieces), the 1884-CC is still the most plentiful CC-mint Double Eagle struck prior to 1890.

1884-S $20 MS61 NGC, two examples, the first coin is moderately abraded and has attractive prooflike fields, while the second Double Eagle is lustrous

1885-CC $20 AU55 ANACS. The '85-CC is a scarcer Carson City issue with only 9,450 pieces struck. This piece retains generous portions of bright ...

1885-S $20 MS61 NGC. A lustrous example that has superior eye appeal for this typically bagmarked grade. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1885-S $20 MS62 PCGS. Well struck with considerable luster. A number of scattered luster grazes in the field, and some light, typical abrasions on the

1887-S $20 MS61 NGC. The otherwise green-gold color warms to reddish-gold accents on the reverse. The striking detail is generally sharp, and scattere

1888 $20 AU58 ANACS. A flashy and well struck example that is attractive despite scattered insignificant luster grazes. Important notice: We expect to

1888 $20 AU58 NGC, this is a boldly defined example with a somewhat subdued, yet still partially lustrous appearance; and an 1890 AU58 NGC, well broug

1888 $20 MS62 PCGS. A well struck and flashy representative. The reverse is relatively clean, while the cheek has a few minor luster grazes, as is con

1888 $20 MS62 ICG. The fields have yellow-green color, while pinkish patina hides within the devices. Lustrous and well struck, with the expected mino

1888-S $20 MS61 PCGS. Soft, golden surfaces with somewhat subdued frosty luster. A number of luster grazes and marks characteristic of the grade. Impo

1888-S $20 MS62 NGC. Well defined with deep orange-gold surfaces. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. S

1889-CC $20--Cleaned, Tooled--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. A bold example that has considerable luster. The obverse is somewhat harshly cleaned, while

1889-CC $20 XF45 ANACS. Deep golden surfaces with some bright reflectivity. Light uniform wear. A small, vertical streak of darker tone along the eagl

1889-CC $20 XF45 ANACS. Bright golden surfaces with some original mint luster around some of the devices. Light wear on the high points. There is a sm

1889-CC $20 AU50 ANACS. Among the more common CC-mint Double Eagles, and popular among type collectors, this richly colored, reddish-gold example is f

1889-CC $20 MS60 NGC. Even in Mint State, the 1889-CC is a relatively available issue with an estimated 10% of the 800-900 pieces believed known survi

1889-S $20 MS61 NGC. The fields are much cleaner than might be expected for the grade, but the eye-appeal is impacted by "dirty gold' color...

1889-S $20 MS61 NGC. Minimally abraded for the assigned grade and outlined in pleasing yellow-gold patina. Important notice: We expect to be auctionin

1889-S $20 MS61 PCGS, originally preserved with reddish-gold color, the surfaces are boldly defined throughout with ample evidence of a frosty finish;

1890-CC $20--Damaged--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. The obverse field has a pair of pinscratches, but the ANACS designation likely refers to the scrape

1890-S $20 MS63 ICG. Although the 1890-S is not a rare issue in lower Mint State grades, the few collectors of the era that could afford Double Eagles

1891-S $20 MS62 NGC, the frosty textured, green-gold surfaces are a little subdued with a mentionable scrape in the obverse field after Liberty'...

1891-S $20 MS63 PCGS. A well struck and lustrous representative with olive-green fields and pinkish color on the devices. There are no individually me

1892 $20 AU58 ANACS. The 1892 is a very scarce P-mint Double Eagle. Only 4,523 pieces were struck, 93 of which were proofs, making it the second rares

1892 $20 MS62 NGC. A solid Mint State example of this rarely encountered P-mint Double Eagle. Fully struck, the mint luster is bright and heavily fros

1892-CC $20 AU58 PCGS. A well struck coin with mildly prooflike fields that retain nearly all of their original luster. Relatively unabraded for a Bor

1892-CC $20 MS61 PCGS. The portrait and eagle are well struck, as are a majority of the obverse stars. The cheek is very clean, and the fields lack th

1892-S $20 MS62 PCGS. A lustrous piece with yellow-green fields and rich orange-gold color on the devices. The reverse is well preserved, while the ob

1893 $20 MS62 ICG. A bright and lustrous Double Eagle. The portrait is bathed in pinkish luster. The obverse border at 9 o'clock appears to have...

1893 $20 MS63 PCGS. A well struck and satiny lustrous lemon-gold example. The surfaces are pleasing, and are without any individually relevant abrasio

1893-CC $20--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Rich golden-brown color. A hairlined example that has a soft strike on the left side obverse stars.

1893-S $20 AU58 ANACS, sharply struck with good remaining luster; 1907 Saint-Gaudens AU58 ANACS, well struck with just a trace of friction over the hi

1893-S $20 MS63 NGC. Bright yellow with somewhat soft luster. Generally nice surfaces with some marks that are expected for the grade. Important notic

1894 $20 MS62 PCGS. The devices have pinkish luster, while the fields have a decidedly greenish tint. Well struck and relatively unabraded, but the ob

1894 $20 MS62 PCGS. Golden, subtle lustrous surfaces. Typical marks and eye appeal for the grade, including some longitudinal luster grazes by the cen

1894 $20 MS62 PCGS, richly colored in reddish-gold hues, this coin is sharply detailed in all areas; 1894-S MS62 PCGS, both sides are a little subdued

1894 $20 MS62 ICG. A sharply struck and lustrous Double Eagle that has a relatively unabraded reverse, while the obverse has numerous minor abrasions.

1894 $20 MS63 NGC. Fully struck with lovely mint luster, the obverse has a few small abrasions scattered over that side. Important notice: We expect t

1894 $20 MS64 PCGS. A lustrous and well struck near-Gem with refreshingly clean surfaces. A faint grease streak near star 8 is of little importance. T

1894-S $20 MS62 NGC, well frosted for the grade, the originally preserved surfaces are sharply defined with a few faint reverse spots; and an 1898-S M

1894-S $20 MS63 PCGS. The semi-prooflike fields -- and maybe they really are prooflike -- make light absolutely jump from the surfaces of this dynamic

1894-S $20 MS64 PCGS. Like the 1889-S, 1895-S, 1896-S, 1903-S, and 1906-S, the 1894-S is a relatively common coin in an absolute sense. Even Mint Stat

1895 $20 MS60 Scratched Uncertified, a noticeable vertical scratch on the cheek; 1907 XF40 Polished Uncertified, bold with much luster, the obverse is

1895 $20 MS62 NGC, the richly colored, reddish-gold surfaces are uncommonly abrasion-free for the assigned grade; and an 1897 MS62 NGC, warm reddish-g

1895 $20 MS63 PCGS. Boldly lustrous surfaces with a typical number of field marks and cheek abrasions for the grade. Important notice: We expect to be

1895 $20 MS64 ICG. A flashy near-Gem with a bold strike and good eye appeal due to the clean surfaces. The fields have bright lemon-gold color, while

1895-S $20 MS62 PCGS. A flashy and well struck representative with a pleasing reverse and a mildly distracting luster graze in the left obverse field.