2004 Orlando FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #336 - Session 1

1861-S $20 MS61 NGC. Given the rarity and the fame of its Paquet Reverse counterpart, it should not be surprising that the 1861-S is an overlooked iss

1861-S $20 Paquet AU58 NGC. It is clear that this reverse variation was noted as early as 1865, as an 1861 Philadelphia Paquet Reverse double eagle wa

1862 $20 AU58 NGC. This issue has a low survival rate, from its original mintage of 92,168 pieces. Most collectors, however, (other than the small gro

1862-S $20 MS61 NGC. Gold coins continued to circulate in California throughout the Civil War. The 1862-S has a healthy mintage of more than 850,000 p

1863 $20 AU55 PCGS. Probably due to the Civil War, which essentially removed all U.S. coins from circulation throughout most of the nation, the 1863 D

1863-S $20 MS62 NGC. Ex: S.S. Brother Jonathan. When the steamship Brother Jonathan sank on July 30, 1865, it carried many gold bars and coins with it

1864 $20 MS61 PCGS. A mildly prooflike near-Gem that has a couple of moderate bagmarks that prevent a higher designation. Well struck and with an espe

1864-S $20 MS60 NGC. The fields and cheek have numerous minor abrasions, as is appropriate for the grade. Well struck aside from the centers of a coup

1865 $20 MS62 NGC. The 1 in the date is triple punched, and has traces of earlier punches both above and below the prominent 1. The 8 is also recut al

1865-S $20 MS65 NGC. Ex: Brother Jonathan. Two legendary shipwrecks account for many of the No Motto Gem Double Eagles that survive today. The first w

1866-S $20 No Motto AU53 PCGS. A rare issue in all grades, the 1866-S No Motto is also notable for its status as the final issue of the type. All Phil

1866 $20 AU58 NGC. A well struck piece that has extensive shimmering luster and original orange and yellow-green hues. Interestingly, there are severa

1866-S $20 Motto AU50 NGC. A golden-brown piece with rich details and good eye appeal. The right border has numerous spindly die cracks, as made. Unli

1867 $20 AU58 PCGS. A well struck Double Eagle that has extensive prooflike luster. The reverse is clean and would likely merit an Uncirculated grade

1867-S $20 AU55 NGC. A pleasing example with even wear and moderately abraded surfaces. Lovely light, even, green-gold color covers each side. The 186

1868 $20 AU50 NGC. The 1868 is a true "sleeper" date among Type Two Double Eagles. It is reasonably scarce in all grades, and very scarce ...

1868-S $20 MS60 NGC. An underrated and overlooked issue among Type Two Double Eagles, the 1868-S is scarce in all grades, and very rare in Mint State.

1869 $20 AU50 PCGS. This coin should be considered a very high grade piece for the date. With XF being the typical grade for this issue, a choice AU e

1869-S $20 AU58 NGC. Much nicer than average for the grade, with lovely mint luster that is somewhat subdued but pleasing nonetheless. Softly struck,

1870 $20 AU50 PCGS. An extremely challenging Philadelphia issue in the Type Two series, the 1870 is a significant coin that is the equal of other bett