1861-O $20 XF45 NGC. Variety 1....

Description

1861-O Double Eagle, XF45
Sought-After Civil War-Era Issue

1861-O $20 XF45 NGC. Variety 1. Always popular as the final double eagle issue struck at the New Orleans Mint until 1879, the 1861-O had a total mintage of only 17,741 pieces struck under three different authorities: The Union, the State of Louisiana, and the Confederacy. Most examples are weakly struck to start with, and they endured heavy circulation with numerous bagmarks from handling during the early Civil War years. The 1861-O twenties -- like all Civil War gold -- were hoarded and later melted during the post-war years. This is a Choice XF survivor, with the date weakly struck and lightly abraded surfaces. Prooflike reflectivity remains in isolated areas at the margins and within the shield stripes, with pleasing orange-gold color throughout both sides. Census: 21 in 45, 77 finer (2/24).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 269J, PCGS# 8934, Greysheet# 9899)

Weight: 33.44 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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