1876 $20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-1493, Pollock-1646, High R.7, PR63 Gilt NGC. Regular die trials issue for the 1876 double eagl...

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Copper 1876 Double Eagle, PR63 Gilt, Judd-1493

1876 $20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-1493, Pollock-1646, High R.7, PR63 Gilt NGC. Regular die trials issue for the 1876 double eagle. Struck in copper with a reeded edge, later gilt. The Heavy Motto reverse is die doubled, strongest on UNUM and the D in the denomination. Uspatterns.com states, "fewer than half a dozen are believed to exist," and notes that denominational sets were formed, possibly for collector sale. This is a lovely piece with full gilding on each side, and at first glance it really does appear to be a gold striking. In its Bass auction appearance, the cataloger speculated the piece was gilt prior to striking, and however implausible that might be, the job is that well done. Nicely mirrored in the fields, and the devices exhibit mild contrast.
Ex: Gilhousen Collection (Superior, 2/73), lot 1064; Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part I (Bowers and Merena, 5/99), lot 1414; Atlanta ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/01), lot 8386, which realized $11,500.
From The Jones Beach Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2ADK, PCGS# 61815, Greysheet# 14636)

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