The Pre Long Beach Auction

1877-S and 1878-S $20. Moderate hairlines. VF20. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100.

1880-S, 1884-S, and 1885-S $20. Light to moderate marks. VF20. 3 piece lot. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,200.

1898-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. Golden shades are displayed on both sides (PCGS # 9034) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,250.

1866 $20 With Motto. AU-50. Light hairlines. Sharply defined stars and hair curls. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,300.

1866-S. With motto NGC graded Unc Details. Altered Surfaces. A slight touch of golden color. Judged from an aesthetic standpoint, the coin is possesse

1866-S $20 Liberty. With motto. PCGS graded VF-35. Toned. Some obverse scratches from its years as a circulating medium. Double eagles were struck eve

1870-S $20. NGC graded AU-50. Dazzling semireflective luster is noticeable in the protected areas. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,250.

1872-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-40. Only 26,900 minted of which merely 402 pieces are estimated to have survived. Medium and somewhat subdued trac

1873-CC $20. NGC graded AU-55. Only 22,410 pieces struck. A predominantly untoned example. There is some minor surface roughness around Liberty'...

1873. Open 3 PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is sharpness of XF45 Cleaned (PCGS # 8967) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150.

1873-CC $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. Well struck and toned. Only 22,410 pieces struck and a prize in lovely About Uncirculated condition as offered

1873-CC $20 Liberty. Harshly cleaned. Only 22,410 pieces minted. It seems our consignors favored the scarce 1873-CC twenties, since we offer several m

1873-CC $20 Liberty PCGS graded Genuine. PCGS Genuine, Our grade is sharpness of VF Cleaned. 22,410 minted. Another, more affordable example of this e

1873-S $20 Liberty. Closed 3. PCGS graded AU-53. The reverse displays an impressive amount of luster for the grade. Has the normal contingent of light

1874-CC $20 Liberty. Improperly cleaned. Still a nice looking coin (PCGS # 8971) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500.

1874-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Lightly toned and frosty, there resides close to 90% mint frost in the fields and devices (PCGS # 8972) . Esti

1875-CC $20 Liberty. NGC graded VF-35. A hint of light golden toning (PCGS # 8974) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500.

1875-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. CAC Approved. Well struck with remarkably clean surfaces for this numerical grade, thus a Premium Quality coin

1875-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Light golden color with pinkish tint from the copper alloy. America's gold coins contain 90% gold and 10% ...

1876-CC $20. VF-30. Moderate light scratches. A popular Mint of issue, Carson City opened in 1870, with increasing numbers of $20 gold pieces made eac

1876 $20. NGC graded AU-58. Gorgeous golden-sunset toning on both sides, the fields and devices lustrous. We see a short scratch through the 6th star.

1876 $20. EF-40. Minor hairlines. Estimated Value $1,050 - 1,150.

1876-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-60. Lovely golden toning. 138,441 pieces struck of which 3,550 are estimated to have survived. Although uniformly

1876-CC $20 Liberty. NGC graded EF-40. A hint of light golden tone; a couple of small rim bruises (PCGS # 8977) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600.

1876-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58 PQ. A nice frosty coin. Comes with a PCGS AU-58 tag (PCGS # 8978) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,350.

1876-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Several gashes on the face preclude a higher grade, the fields are quite lustrous (PCGS # 8978) . Estimated Va

1876-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. Mint luster shines through in the protected area. Nice golden toning (PCGS # 8978) . Estimated Value $1,200 -

1876-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. Golden toning covers both sides (PCGS # 8978) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,250.

1876-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-40. Rich golden shades. A small mark on the cheek (PCGS # 8978) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150.

1877-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded VF-30. 42,565 pieces struck of which 1,020 are estimated to have survived. Attractive, smooth surface with modest amo

1877-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Frosty original mint surfaces. First year in which the Type 3 design appears: revised Liberty head, improved re

1878 $20 Liberty PCGS graded Genuine. PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is sharpness of AU Cleaned. Still lustrous on both sides (PCGS # 8985) . Estimat

1878-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Lightly toned (PCGS # 8987) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,450.

1878-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-60. Old Green Holder. Golden shades blanket both sides. Frosty. A few marks on the cheek and in the fields (PCGS #

1878-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-60. We note some minor obverse hairlines (PCGS # 8987) . Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400.

1879-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. Both sides display golden toning, The obverse hues are especially intense (PCGS # 8991) . Estimated Value $1,1

1880-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. A nice almost uncirculated example (PCGS # 8993) . Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,200.

1882-CC NGC graded VF Details. Improperly cleaned. 39,140 pieces minted of which 1,167 are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 8997) . Estimated Value

1882-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-50. We note a minor pin scratch located in the left obverse field going vertically from Liberty's neck to Sta...

1882-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. Mostly untoned with golden shades scattered here and there. Very pleasing surfaces (PCGS # 8998) . Estimated V

1882-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. Attractive golden hues (PCGS # 8998) . Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,200.

1882-S. PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is sharpness of XF Damaged (PCGS # 8998) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150.

1883-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-40. Only 59,962 pieces struck of which 1,540 are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 8999) . Estimated Value $1,50

1883-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. The reverse exhibits a remarkable amount of luster for the grade. A couple of marks on the face and neck (PCGS

1884-CC $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. A nice frosty example with luster gleaming off both sides. The collector who wants to own just one CC mint twen

1884-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. Primarily untoned. 81,139 pieces minted of which only 2,525 are estimated to have survived, this example displ

1884-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded VF-35. Lightly toned. An estimated survival rate of only 2,525 pieces (PCGS # 9001) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500

1884-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Pleasant golden tones delicately grace both sides (PCGS # 9002) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800.

1884-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Lightly toned. Lustrous. A short scratch just right of the date (PCGS # 9002) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,450

1884-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. We note a minor horizontal pin scratch across Liberty's neck (PCGS # 9002) . Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,...

1884-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. Attractive luster is evident in the protected areas but is particularly noticeable on the reverse (PCGS # 9002)

1885-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. Low mintage of 9,450. Well struck, this has ample remaining mint luster throughout the protected areas on both

1885-CC NGC graded EF Details. Improperly cleaned. Only 9,450 pieces struck of which 393 examples are estimated to have survived. The obverse displays

1885-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Sparkling lustrous fields and appealing golden shades. A reminder of just how attractive these 1880s-period twe

1885-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Lovely mint luster. Another forsty '85-S double eagle, the coin boasting strong detail from a full strike...

1887-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. Only 283,000 struck of which 4,000 pieces are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 9007) . Estimated Value $1,15

1888-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Attractive golden mint bloom colors. A lustrous example whose vivid pinkish gold color undulates and billows ac

1888-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. Each side displays lovely golden shades (PCGS # 9009) . Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,200.

1889-S $20. NGC graded MS-61. Gorgeous golden orange sunset toning; a few shallow marks. Lustrous. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,450.

1890-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. Only 91,209 pieces struck. Attractive golden-orange toning. We note a small green obverse spot located to the

1890-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Lightly toned. Lustrous; has a peppering of small marks along Liberty's chin, though elsewhere the surfac...

1890-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. A nice example of the grade. The reverse exhibits tantalizing luster and has mimimal contact marks (PCGS # 9015

1890-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. Mostly untoned with a lustrous reverse (PCGS # 9015) . Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,200.

1891-S $20. NGC graded MS-61. Sensational sunset golden coloration is evident on both sides. Although not a rare date by any means, 1891-S isn't...

1891-S $20. NGC graded AU Details Obverse Improperly cleaned. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150.

1891-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-40. Only 5,000 pieces struck of which merely 308 examples are estimated to have survived. Whereas many CC-mint dat

1891-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-40. A low mintage Carson City date. Only 5,000 struck of which 308 are estimated to have survived. Slightly more a

1891-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. A touch of delicate toning here and there, the fields covered in golden luster (PCGS # 9018) . Estimated Value

1891-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Attractive subdued golden coloration (PCGS # 9018) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,250.

1892 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded Proof 66 Deep Cameo. A magnificent Gem Proof with superb rich golden-orange peel surfaces that glitter with deep mirror

1892-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Golden toning over full mint frostiness (PCGS # 9021) . Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,500.

1892-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Sensational warm golden orange toning blankets both sides beautifully (PCGS # 9021) . Estimated Value $1,450 -

1892-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Delicately toned with lots of frost (PCGS # 9021) . Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,200.

1893 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. The reverse displays a significant amount of luster (PCGS # 9022) . Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,200.

1893-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. 18,402 pieces struck of which 1,112 are estimated to have survived. Scarce and desirable CC-minit twenty, this

1893-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Lightly toned (PCGS # 9024) . Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400.

1894 $20. NGC graded MS-61. Lovely golden orange shades are displayed on both sides. A large number of double eagles found their way into European ban

1894 $20. NGC graded MS-61. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400.

1894 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Both sides exhibit pleasant golden tones (PCGS # 9025) . Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,200.

1894 $20 Liberty. Obverse Improperly cleaned (PCGS # 9025) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150.

1894-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Frosty mint luster. A couple of marks on the cheek, but all in all much choicer than usual (PCGS # 9026) . Est

1895 $20. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck coin. Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,500.

1895 $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Star. Semi-reflective surfaces, which is most unusual for 1895-P which tends to be frosty. Possibly an early strik

1895 $20. NGC graded MS-61. Flashy lustrous surfaces and lovely golden hues. Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400.

1895 $20. NGC graded MS-60. Frosty with light golden toning. Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400.

1895 $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. Light pinkish gold frostiness (PCGS # 9027) . Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400.

1895 $20. NGC graded MS-61. Nice lustrous fields accompanied by golden tones. Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400.

1895 $20. NGC graded MS-61. Nice golden toning. Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400.

1895 $20. NGC graded MS-61. Golden hues and attractive underlying mint bloom; long scuff on the face. Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400.

1895 $20. Light hairlines and rim nicks. EF40. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150.

1895 $20 NGC AU Details. Reverse Damage. Subdued golden coloration (PCGS # 9027) . Estimated Value $1,050 - 1,100.

1895-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Lovely golden orange hues. One of several attractive S-mint dates from our consignor (PCGS # 9028) . Estimated

1895-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Subdued golden toning. Why go for a boring high mintage 1904-P when you can, for very little more, acquire a ha

1896-S $20. NGC graded MS-61. Appealing golden orange colors are evident on both sides. Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400.

1896 $20. NGC graded MS-61. Lightly toned. Frosty surfaces. Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400.

1896 $20. NGC graded MS-61. The fields display nice luster, devices are well struck. Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400.

1896 $20. NGC graded MS-61. Beautiful golden orange colors are shimmering in lustrous fields. Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400.

1896 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Attractive golden color on both sides. The reverse exhibits a considerable amount of luster (PCGS # 9029) . Esti

1896-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Lightly toned. Strikinigly bold detail and clean surfaces on this handsome piece (PCGS # 9030) . Estimated Val

1897. NGC graded MS-61. Mostly untoned with a trace of subtle golden hues. Nice luster abounding in frostiness. America's bi-metallic money syst...