Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

For the Type 1 design coins of 1850-66, this has to rank among the most attractive toned specimens available in its grade. The coin shines. Warmly col

While very lustrous and bright, the fields and devices are well abraded with circulation marks (this being a soft, heavy coin, such abrasion is often

Bright golden frost. Well-struck and lustrous with smooth surfaces unlike the majority of early No Motto twenties that tend to be scuffed. Furthermore

Fulsome mint frost and pulsating golden color in the fields with only moderate wear from its time in circulation.

A few wispy parallel cleaning hairlines in the fields in no way cause this to be an objectionable double eagle. On the contrary, it is right up there

The centers have moderate wear. A well struck choice About Uncirculated double eagle that has imposing luster around the main devices (30% coverage, m

Sharp-edged devices and lettering throughout includes a nice display of hair on Liberty along with full beaded edge to her coronet. Much luster remain

Some normal surface abrasions but no deep marks or rim bumps; lustrous and well struck.

Some heavy cuts and scuffs in the hair and forehead. Lustrous otherwise.