1891-CC $20 MS60 Prooflike NGC. Winter 1-A....

Description

1891-CC Double Eagle, MS60 Prooflike
Sole 'PL' Designation at Either Service

1891-CC $20 MS60 Prooflike NGC. Winter 1-A. As far as we can tell, this is the sole 1891-CC double eagle with designated Prooflike surfaces at either PCGS or NGC. A sharp strike shows no signs of circulation wear, while light contacts and minor marks pepper each side. The fields retain their prooflike character despite the numerous light abrasions that are unavoidable at the MS60 level. Pleasing orange-gold color adds to the the distinctive eye appeal of this reflective Carson City double eagle.

Just 5,000 pieces were struck, most of which saw limited circulation in the West, although some pieces were dispersed to foreign interests. Logic suggests several early strike, prooflike examples might have existed from the small mintage, but apparently few pieces survived as such. While the 1891-CC is often weak at the borders, this piece is sharp throughout, and the obverse stars are crisp. We expect strong interest from Carson City and gold specialists when this sole prooflike example is called. NGC Census: 1 in 60 Prooflike, 0 finer (10/25).
Ex: The Key Coin Collection / FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2020), lot 4547. . (Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26C3, PCGS# 9017, Greysheet# 9949)

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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