1876 $20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-1493, Pollock-1646, High R.7, PR64+ Cameo PCGS....

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1876 Double Eagle in Gilt Copper
Judd-1493, PR64+ Cameo

1876 $20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-1493, Pollock-1646, High R.7, PR64+ Cameo PCGS. Ex: Simpson. 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 confirms five examples extant 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 certainly does appear to be a gold striking. The gilding is so well done that some have speculated in the past that the piece was gilt prior to striking. Nicely mirrored in the fields, and the devices exhibit mild contrast.
Ex: Gilhousen Collection (Superior, 2/1973), lot 1064; Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part I (Bowers and Merena, 5/1999), lot 1414; Atlanta ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/2001), lot 8386; Jones Beach Collection / FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2007), lot 1533.
Important Selections from The Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part XI.

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 535320)

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