1855-O $20 XF45 NGC. Variety 1....

Description

1855-O Double Eagle, XF45
80 to 90 Coins Extant

1855-O $20 XF45 NGC. Variety 1. The 1855-O is rare in all grades with an original mintage of only 8,000 coins. Perhaps 80 to 90 pieces survive today, mostly in the VF-XF grade range. Despite its rarity, the issue is sometimes forgotten, sandwiched as it is between two major keys in U.S. numismatics -- the 1854-O and 1856-O double eagles. Still, the 1855-O holds its own as an important New Orleans No Motto issue.

This Choice XF coin has the expected number of abrasions and a degree of wear consistent with the grade. The slanted 5s in the date are said to be the signature of Mint Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, although unlike the large cents of the year, no double eagles are known with upright 5s. Orange-gold surfaces still display partial muted luster around the devices. Eye-appealing and historically significant. Census: 16 in 45, 27 finer (6/21).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2009), lot 1743.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 268W, PCGS# 8915, Greysheet# 9853)

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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