Gold $20 (Liberty, 1850-1889) |
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| Lot 1230 |
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1850 $20 Liberty. AU-58. Good luster and lightly toned. A pleasing example of our first regular Liberty Double Eagle (Photo).
Estimate $2,500-3,500. |
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| Lot 1231 |
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1851-O $20 Liberty. Sharpness of MS-60. Cleaned years ago and possibly repaired on the edge. Deep yellow gold with darker areas around the borders. An attractive example despite the mentioned problems (Photo).
Estimate $800-1,100. |
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| Lot 1232 |
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1851-O $20 Liberty. EF-45. An excellent example of this popular New Orleans mint issue with traces of mint luster still adhering about the protected areas of the devices. Free from serious rim bumps or noticeable scratches, just the normal allotment of marks from circulation (Photo).
Estimate $800-1,000. |
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| Lot 1233 |
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1855-S $20 Liberty. Sharpness of AU-50. Plenty of detail and mint luster remains to justify the grade, however, we note some moderate marks about the rims and surfaces (Photo).
Estimate $700-800. |
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| Lot 1234 |
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1857-O $20 Liberty. EF-45. Some light marks and hairlines appear due to an old cleaning (Photo).
Estimate $1,500-2,000. |
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| Lot 1235 |
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1857-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. With the gold foil tag from the S.S. Central America treasure. 20C Narrow Serif. SSCA 1403. A stunning, well struck example with beautiful light golden mint luster and a hint of golden-orange about the extreme borders. A wonderful example of the type 1 gold Double Eagle design (Photo).
Estimate $4,700-5,100. |
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| Lot 1236 |
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1864-S $20 Liberty. SEGS graded MS-61. A well struck example with light contact marks scattered about on both sides, none of which are too serious. Plenty of mint luster remains and a very scarce date in uncirculated condition (Photo).
Estimate $4,000-4,500. |
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| Lot 1237 |
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1865-S $20 Liberty. ICG graded EF-45. We note a small obverse rim nick at 7 o'clock (Photo).
Estimate $450-500. |
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| Lot 1238 |
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1870-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-50. Scarce date in grades above EF (Photo).
Estimate $575-625. |
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| Lot 1239 |
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1871-CC $20 Liberty. SEGS graded MS-60. Well struck with some mint luster still visible. Some light to moderate handling marks are noted on both sides. A very rare date in this lofty grade as NGC has graded 2 Mint State examples, none by PCGS. An important coin for the Carson City specialist (Photo).
Estimate $18,000-20,000. |
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| Lot 1240 |
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1871-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. A considerable amount of original mint luster still remains on this well struck example. Bright, sunny-yellow color, with a patch of orange color in the upper left obverse field where some alloy imperfections (as made) exist. Very choice and attractive for the grade. This date has a high mintage and can be found rather readily in circulated condition, but high-end AU's and Mint State pieces are quite rare (Photo).
Estimate $1,800-2,200. |
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| Lot 1241 |
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1872-CC $20 Liberty. SEGS graded AU-58. Well struck and choice. Although probably cleaned years ago, this lovely Carson City double eagle has an excellent look and is easily worth our estimated price (Photo).
Estimate $5,000-7,000. |
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| Lot 1242 |
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1872-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-50. In an old green holder with nice golden toning and the usual assortment of light contact marks (Photo).
Estimate $600-650. |
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| Lot 1243 |
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1873 $20 Liberty. Open 3. NGC graded AU-58. A nice totally original toned coin (Photo).
Estimate $425-475. |
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| Lot 1244 |
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1873 $20 Liberty. Open 3. NGC graded AU-55. Normal allotment of light contact marks (Photo).
Estimate $400-425. |
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| Lot 1245 |
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1874-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded VF-30. A Popular "CC Mint" double eagle in an old green holder. Problem-free, just honest wear (Photo).
Estimate $800-900. |
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| Lot 1246 |
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1874-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. Lovely light golden toning (Photo).
Estimate $425-450. |
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| Lot 1247 |
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1875-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-50. A nice example for the grade (Photo).
Estimate $425-450. |
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| Lot 1248 |
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1875-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58 (Photo).
Estimate $425-475. |
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| Lot 1249 |
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1876-CC $20 Liberty. Sharpness of Uncirculated. Semi prooflike surfaces accentuate the light marks and hairlines. We note a couple of moderate scratches around the 5th and 6th star and some tar spots to the right of the date which were in the planchet when made. Despite this negative description, this Carson City double eagle has an excellent overall look (Photo).
Estimate $1,500-2,000. |
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| Lot 1250 |
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1876-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Original "dirty luster" with a noticeable scratch on the 5th star (Photo).
Estimate $425-475. |
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| Lot 1251 |
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1878-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Loaded with light contact marks, nonetheless, fully lustrous (Photo).
Estimate $400-450. |
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| Lot 1252 |
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1879-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Lustrious with gold toning (Photo).
Estimate $450-500. |
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| Lot 1253 |
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1879-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55 (Photo).
Estimate $400-425. |
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| Lot 1254 |
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1880-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53 (Photo).
Estimate $380-400. |
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| Lot 1255 |
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1882-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55 (Photo).
Estimate $380-400. |
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| Lot 1256 |
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1883-CC $20 Liberty. EF-40. A nice pleasing coin for the grade. No serious problems worthy of mention (Photo).
Estimate $850-950. |
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| Lot 1257 |
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1883-CC $20 Liberty. ICG graded EF-45. Some reflective surfaces still visible. Nice details. A couple of small scratches appear in the right reverse field (Photo).
Estimate $800-850. |
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| Lot 1258 |
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1884-CC $20 Liberty. AU-58. Some light hairlines, still quite choice and a high grade example for a Carson City double eagle (Photo).
Estimate $1,200-1,500. |
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| Lot 1259 |
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1884-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded VF-25. Even wear with natural toning (Photo)
Ex: Rainy Day Colection.
Estimate $750-850. |
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| Lot 1260 |
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1884-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45 (Photo).
Estimate $400-425. |
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| Lot 1261 |
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1884-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Plenty of mint luster to justify a full mint state grade (Photo).
Estimate $400-420. |
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| Lot 1262 |
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1885-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. Nice original gold toning in an old green holder (Photo).
Estimate $375-425. |
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| Lot 1263 |
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1889-CC $20 Liberty. AU-50. Light contact marks on both sides and along the rims, nevertheless, plenty of mint luster remains (Photo).
Estimate $1,100-1,300. |
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| Lot 1264 |
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1889-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58 (Photo).
Estimate $390-410. |
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