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

1875 $10 PR64 S Cameo NGC. Ex: Sweet. The 1875 is the undisputed key to the With Motto series of Liberty eagles. It is also one of the rarest and most

1908-D $10 No Motto MS62 NGC. A conditionally scarce and underappreciated second year issue. The limited number of Uncirculated pieces almost always f

1908-D $10 Motto MS62 NGC. This piece is well struck with unusually bright, lustrous, yellow-gold surfaces. The number of small and medium-sized conta

1909-D $10 MS62 PCGS. A lustrous Eagle with rich olive-orange patina and remarkably unscathed surfaces. Far scarcer than the 1910-D issue. Important n

1910-D $10 MS64 PCGS. A nicely struck and lustrous piece that has a relatively unabraded obverse. The reverse has a few scattered, unimportant abrasio

1911-D $10 MS62 PCGS. One of the overall and condition rarities in the Indian Head Eagle series, from a tiny production of just 30,100 pieces. Althoug

1914-D $10 MS65 PCGS. A shimmering Gem example, satiny in texture and just about void of surface marks. According to Akers, the '14-D is the sec...

1850 $20 MS63 PCGS. The first collectible Double Eagle from the Philadelphia Mint and a tremendously popular issue as such, the 1850 was produced in r

1850-O $20 AU55 NGC. Minimally worn with considerable prooflike qualities still in evidence over the bright, yellow-gold surfaces. A popular first yea

1851 $20 MS64 PCGS. The 1851 is a curiously scarce issue and one that has received little attention from collectors. More than two million pieces were

1851-O $20 MS62 NGC. Despite the emergence of two small hoards of Uncirculated 1851-O double eagles, this otherwise readily obtainable O-mint issue is

1852 $20 AU58 NGC. A typical appearance is seen for a couple of points of wear, however both sides show a typical amount contact marks than are so oft

1852-O $20 AU58 NGC. Despite a modest original mintage of 190,000 pieces, the 1852-O is the most common O-mint Double Eagle of the 1850-1852 era. This

1853 $20 MS61 NGC. In Uncirculated grades, the 1853 is definitely scarcer than the 1851 and 1852 issues which precede it. Only a couple of dozen piece

1853/2 $20 MS62 NGC. FS-008. The importance of this offering should be immediately apparent to anyone remotely familiar with U.S. gold. We did not eve

1853-O $20 AU58 NGC. The 1853-O is a scarce Type One New Orleans Double Eagle. It is considerably more challenging than the 1851-O and the 1852-O. The

1854 $20 Small Date MS61 NGC. Rarer than the preceding four P-mint Double Eagles, the 1854 was produced to the extent of 757,899 pieces. This coin is

1854 $20 Large Date AU58 NGC. Perhaps one of the most underrated issues in the series, the Large Date variety is far scarcer than its Small Date count

1854-O $20 AU58 NGC. The 1854-O is one of the two rarest and most famous gold issues produced in the New Orleans mint. The original mintage was a palt

1854-S $20 MS63 NGC. Like virtually every higher grade 1854-S, this example shows fine, matte-like surfaces from exposure to seawater. These come from

1855 $20 AU50 PCGS. Smooth, light wear shows over both sides of this minimally marked specimen. A pleasing example with lots of eye appeal. Important

1855-O $20 AU55 NGC. After the first four emissions of double eagles from the New Orleans mint (in 1850, 1851, 1852, and 1853), there were considerabl

1855-S $20 Bold S MS62 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central America. As an issue, the 1855-S is an important one as it represents the second year of production from

1856 $20 AU53 NGC. Deep yellow-gold surfaces still retain glimpses of luster about the devices. The left obverse stars are noticeably flat, otherwise

1856-S $20 Full Serif, S Tilted Right MS62 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central America. This is the first example of this variant we have offered for sale. As with

1857 $20 MS61 NGC. This richly colored, orange-gold example is well frosted in texture with sharply impressed devices. Neither side reveals an excessi

1857-O $20 AU58 PCGS. Following a record low of 2,250 pieces in 1856, the New Orleans Mint's production of double eagles ratcheted up to 30,000 ...

1857-S $20 MS65 NGC. 20A. Spiked Shield. Ex: S.S. Central America. Gem quality type collectors would be wise to pay special attention when this coin c

1857-S $20 Spiked Shield MS65 PCGS. The spiked shield variety is attributed by a pair of raised die lines (as struck) near the lower left edge of the

1858 $20 MS63 PCGS. Ex: Dallas Bank Collection. With the single exception of the 1859, the 1858 boasts the lowest mintage (211,714 pieces) of any P-mi

1858-O $20 AU55 PCGS. The fields on this scarce, high grade piece are quite bright and retain some portions of the original satiny luster around the d

1858-S $20 XF45 NGC. A challenging date to collect, in addition the 1858-S was not widely represented in the S.S. Central America hoard. The surviving

1859 $20 AU55 PCGS. A partially lustrous example of this scarce Type One P-mint and one that is very well struck including all of the obverse stars. M

1859-O $20 AU53 PCGS. The 1859-O is a widely recognized rarity among Liberty Double Eagles. Only 9,100 pieces were struck, and it is the fourth rarest

1859-S $20 MS62 NGC. The extant population of this S-mint issue is largely confined to the VF and XF grade levels. In grades approaching Mint State, t

1860 $20 AU58 NGC. While a handful of strict Mint State $20 1860s exist, they are almost never available for sale, leaving AU coins as the finest gene

1860-O $20 AU58 PCGS. The 1860-O is the fifth rarest New Orleans Double Eagle. It is fairly similar in overall rarity to the 1859-O, but is slightly m

1860-S $20 AU58 NGC. This date is considered one of the rarest emissions from the San Francisco Mint, behind the famous 1861-S Paquet Reverse, or a hi

1861 $20 AU58 NGC. While the 1861 may be the most easily obtainable Type 1 $20 Liberty, it is highly prized for its Civil War date and usual overall g

1861-O $20 AU50 PCGS. Struck under the auspices of the Federal government, the state of Louisiana, and the Confederacy, each example of this issue pos

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

1870-CC $20 AU53 PCGS. This historic rarity had an original mintage of only 3,789 pieces, with attrition taking a heavy toll on those struck. In terms

1870-S $20 AU58 NGC. Bright pink and green-gold colors adorn this aesthetically pleasing example. It is also fully lustrous, with very little wear on

1871 $20 AU50 NGC. This is a popular Double Eagle among collectors, with a low mintage of only 80,120 pieces. The surfaces have a very smooth, problem

1871-CC $20 AU55 PCGS. Variety 1-A. Aside from the legendary 1870-CC Twenty, this issue of 17,387 pieces is the rarest date of the Carson City Double

1871-S $20 AU53 NGC. Very frosty with sparkling luster, and evenly worn over the highpoints, with a scuffy overall appearance and reddish-gold patina.

1872 $20 AU55 NGC. Attractive, reddish highlights and semi-prooflike tendencies, but a very scuffy appearance on both sides. Typically struck and high

1872-CC $20 AU58 NGC. While not as rare as other CC twenties in the absolute sense, the '72-CC is one of the most difficult in terms of conditio...

1872-S $20 AU58 NGC. The luster is slightly muted, with a coating of green-gold patina and a relatively modest number of trivial contact marks, for th

1873 $20 Closed 3 MS61 NGC. Much more elusive than its Open 3 counterpart, the Closed 3 was struck only for a brief period early in the year. Accordin

1873 $20 Open 3 MS63 NGC. The more available of the two Philadelphia Mint logotype varieties for the year, the 1873 Open 3 is a popular Type Two candi

1873-CC $20 MS60 NGC. Until a few years ago, the 1873-CC was a scarcer coin than the 1872-CC. Today, it is slightly more available, and now ranks as t

1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS61 NGC. The Closed 3 is the more available of the two varieties of 1873-S Double Eagles. There are approximately 300 pieces know

1873-S $20 Open 3 AU58 NGC. Definitely the scarcer of the two varieties, and a difficult coin to locate in higher grades. This piece is well struck an

1874 $20 AU58 NGC. A somewhat scarcer Type Two twenty. This is a well struck piece with the usual small but numerous abrasions on each side, but good

1874-CC $20 MS60 NGC. Of the greatest rarity and importance to collectors of Carson City gold, the '74-CC Double Eagle is a very elusive issue i...

1874-S $20 MS62 NGC. A satiny, well preserved example, which seems appropriately graded at the current level. The 1874-S is the first S-mint Double Ea

1875 $20 MS63 NGC. The only collectible Philadelphia Mint gold denomination from this difficult year, the 1875 can be located without much trouble in

1875-CC $20 MS62 NGC. An attractive example with booming bright luster and a good strike. A couple of bagmarks do not substantially impact the eye app

1875-S $20 MS60 NGC. A sharply struck Double Eagle with good luster and a refreshingly clean reverse. The obverse is typically abraded, and a small sp

1876 $20 MS60 NGC. This Type Two example from our nation's Centennial year has no shortage of shimmering canary-gold luster. The cheek and obver...

1876-CC $20 MS62 NGC. A well struck piece with impressive bright luster and no objectionable abrasions. A minor scrape near the eagle's right (f...

1876-S $20 MS60 NGC. The mintmark is entered unusually far to the right, and is nearly centered above the second T in TWENTY. Numerous parallel bold d

1877 $20 MS60 NGC. Sharply struck aside from a couple of obverse stars. Luminous olive-gold luster dominates both sides, although the obverse field an

1877-CC $20 MS61 NGC. The fields have flashy semi-prooflike luster. A nicely struck representative with wisps of golden-brown color along the upper ri

1877-S $20 MS60 NGC. Flashy cartwheel luster and attractive honey-gold color ensure the eye appeal. Relatively unmarked for this often baggy grade, si

1878 $20 MS63 NGC. Breen-7270, "Very rare." The lower loops of the 8s in the date are widely recut, and the reverse legends are lightly di...

1878-CC $20 AU53 NGC. Variety 1-A, which is noted for a lengthy vertical die scratch (as made) on the back of Liberty's neck. On the reverse, se...

1878-S $20 MS61 NGC. A crisply struck and satiny representative with good luster. The cheek and left obverse field have a cluster of individually unim

1879 $20 MS61 NGC. UNITED STATES and TWENTY are widely die doubled, an apparently unlisted variety. Luster readily rolls across the lightly bagmarked

1879-CC $20 AU58 NGC. The 1879-CC is among the lowest mintage Carson City Double Eagles. Only 10,708 pieces were struck, and among the few hundred sur

1879-O $20 AU58 NGC. The 1879-O is one of the few truly rare coins in all grades in the Coronet series of double eagles. It is the only New Orleans Ty

1879-S $20 AU58 NGC. Abundant shimmering luster accompanies this somewhat bagmarked representative. Well struck except for the central vertical shield

1880 $20 AU58 NGC. Just 51,400 pieces were struck. Breen states in his 1988 Encyclopedia that the 1880 is "much rarer in business-strike form t...

1880-S $20 AU58 NGC. The remaining luster is extensive and rather prooflike. A meticulously struck Twenty that is unlikely to have ever actually enter

1881 $20 AU55 NGC. Ex: Eagle Collection. Only 2,220 circulation strike 1881 double eagles were produced. Approximately 25-35 pieces are known today wi

1881-S $20 MS61 NGC. Tall S mintmark. This intricately struck apricot-gold example has luminous luster and the expected number of individually unimpor

1882 $20 AU58 NGC. Ex: Eagle Collection. The 1882 has the lowest mintage figure of any regular-issue double eagle (regular issues do not include the 1

1882-CC $20 MS60 NGC. Semi-prooflike luster radiates across this boldly struck Carson City Double Eagle. Moderately abraded, but not excessively so fo

1882-S $20 AU55 NGC. Breen-7283, "rare." Small S mintmark. Luster outlines the stars, date, coronet, and hair curls on the obverse. The re...

1883-CC $20 MS63 PCGS. While one of the more available Carson City issues in lower grades, all CC Double Eagles are rare and worthwhile coins in stric