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Auction 1117 | Lot 3012 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU55 PCGS. (PCGS# 8912)

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Auction 1390 | Lot 3308 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU55 PCGS. Winter-1. (PCGS# 8912)

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Auction 1151 | Lot 5246 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU55 PCGS. (PCGS# 8912)

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Jan 9, 2011

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Auction 1204 | Lot 5793 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU55 PCGS Secure. (PCGS# 8912)

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Auction 1160 | Lot 5099 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU55 PCGS. Variety 1. (PCGS# 8912)

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Oct 16, 2011

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Auction 382 | Lot 10397 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU58 NGC. Lovely reddish-orange surfaces are not without a few small, scattered abrasions and retain generous glimpses of prooflike luster, especially on the reverse. Although there is a noticeable break in luster on the highpoints and exposed fields, one look at the flashy surfaces and one immediately recognizes that this is no low-end AU example. The striking details are very well executed throughout and the overall eye appeal is excellent.

The 1854-O is a glamour issue among New Orleans Twenties, indeed one of the most prized Double Eagle rarities in the entire series. The original mintage was a stingy 3,250 pieces, but even this tiny production does fully convey the coin's extreme rarity in all grades. It compares favorably to other well known Double Eagle issues as the 1856-O, 1870-CC, 1881, 1885, and the proof-only 1883 and '84 dates. To date, no Mint State examples have been certified by either major grading service. Consequently, this attractive AU58 representative holds a solid claim to being one the finest known examples.

Among O-mints in the series, only the 1856-O Twenty (also offered here on "platinum night") is as rare. Both issues have been regarded as numismatically significant for many decades, although it is only recently that they have begun to sell for prices commensurate with their rarity and fame. In researching Heritage auctions, a PCGS AU53 realized the impressive price of $368,000 in the 2005 FUN Sale, nearly double the hammer price on an NGC AU58 just a year earlier, and exactly four times what an NGC AU58 brought three years prior. Of course this trend can't go on indefinitely, but prized gold rarities are the numismatic equivalent of blue chip stocks, as their recent performance indicates. Population: 3 in 58, 0 finer (6/05). (PCGS# 8912)

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Auction 1206 | Lot 4897 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU55 NGC. (PCGS# 8912)

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Jun 8, 2014

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Auction 360 | Lot 8829 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU53 PCGS. Among the popular New Orleans Mint Double Eagles, the 1854-O ranks a close second in overall rarity behind the equally well known 1856-O. The original mintage for the 1854-O was a paltry 3,250 pieces, and it is one of the rarest of all Coronet Twenties, being comparable to other such noteworthy issues as the 1870-CC, 1881, 1885, 1886, and the proof-only dates from the 1880s. Collector interest (and prices realized) for these prized O-mint rarities has escalated in recent years, as evidenced by two AU or better examples sold by Heritage last year, both in excess of $160,000. This bright yellow-gold example displays prooflike tendencies in the recesses and bits of reddish patina about the peripheries. Surface marks are scattered and generally unobtrusive. A fine bidding opportunity for the serious O-mint or Southern gold collector. Population: 1 in 53, 2 finer (11/04).
From The Cincinnati Collection. (PCGS# 8912)

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Auction 1386 | Lot 3168 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. (PCGS# 8912)

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Oct 5, 2025

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Auction 1223 | Lot 4449 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. (PCGS# 8912)

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Aug 12, 2015

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Auction 1298 | Lot 3922 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU53 NGC. Variety 1. (PCGS# 8912)

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Aug 18, 2019

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Auction 1385 | Lot 3465 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU53 PCGS. Winter-1. (PCGS# 8912)

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Aug 31, 2025

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Auction 1208 | Lot 5686 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU50 PCGS. (PCGS# 8912)

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Aug 9, 2014

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Auction 414 | Lot 5592 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU50 PCGS. The New Orleans Mint began producing double eagles right from the start, with 141,000 coins struck in 1850. This mintage, and even higher mintages in 1851 and 1852 were a direct result of the California gold rush. Except for a few privately issued gold coins produced in California, the only options for coinage were the Philadelphia and New Orleans Mints. It is doubtful that much, if any, gold was transported to Charlotte or Dahlonega, as those Mints were primarily producing gold coins from locally mined metal.

Meanwhile, the United States Assay Office became a larger producer of gold coins in San Francisco throughout 1851 and 1852, and by 1853 became the minter of choice, and in 1854 the United States Branch Mint in San Francisco opened, providing a further coinage alternative, and a better choice for miners. By 1854, essentially all gold mined in California was minted in California, and little of the precious metal found its way to New Orleans. In 1854, just 3,250 double eagles were minted in Louisiana, making this the second rarest O-Mint double eagle behind the 1856-O. Douglas Winter and Adam Crum discussed this issue: "The 1854-O is, along with the 1856-O, one of the two rarest collectible Type I double eagles. Examples are usually sold only at auctions of major 'name' collections. Ownership of an attractive 1854-O is considered a hallmark of a truly great collection of double eagles."

Although the mintage of this date was 1,000 coins greater than the 1856-O rarity, the two issues are of about equal availability today. Dave Bowers, in A Guide Book of Double Eagle Gold Coins, estimates a survival of 18 to 22 circulated examples of this date, and no Mint State pieces. For the 1856-O, he estimates 16 to 20 circulated coins and two Mint State pieces, for the very same total of 18 to 22 coins. Winter and Crum consider the 1856-O to be slightly rarer, with an estimated population of 25 to 35 examples of the 1854-O double eagle, and only 20 (PCGS# 8912)

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Auction 1219 | Lot 5424 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU50 PCGS. Variety 1. (PCGS# 8912)

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Apr 26, 2015

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Auction 1201 | Lot 5515 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. XF. Variety 1. (PCGS# 8912)

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Jan 12, 2014

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Auction 1329 | Lot 5158 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. (PCGS# 8912)

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Apr 25, 2021

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Auction 1356 | Lot 3892 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. Variety 1. (PCGS# 8912)

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Jan 12, 2023

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Auction 1273 | Lot 3192 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 XF45 NGC. Variety 1. (PCGS# 8912)

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Mar 29, 2018

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Auction 336 | Lot 3087 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU58 NGC. The 1854-O is one of the two rarest and most famous gold issues produced in the New Orleans mint. The original mintage was a paltry 3,250 pieces, and it is one of the rarest of all Coronet twenties, being comparable to other such exalted issues as the 1856-O, 1870-CC, 1881, 1885, and the proof-only 1883 and '84 dates. Among O-mints, only the 1856-O is as rare. Both issues have been regarded as numismatically significant since at least the early 1940s, although it is only recently that they have begun to sell for prices commensurate with their rarity and fame. This 1854-O is tied with the Dallas Bank Collection specimen, (previously believed to be the finest known of this rare issue). That coin soared to $161,000 when it was sold in October 2001. Most examples grade VF to XF and show heavy abrasions. We sold a PCGS graded XF45 in our February 2001 Long Beach Auction for $87,400. The 1854-O is generally considered by specialists to be the third rarest Type One double eagle, trailing only the uncollectible 1861 Paquet and the 1856-O. An estimated 25-35 1854-O double eagles are known in all grades with five to seven in About Uncirculated and none in Uncirculated.

According to our records, the following examples are the most significant certified AU representatives to appear at auction over the past decade:

1. Ex: January 31-February 2, 1993 Auction (Superior, 1-2/1993), lot 1484, where it realized $39,600. Certified AU50 by PCGS.

2. Ex: California Sale (Goldbergs, 10/2000), lot 1142, where it realized $81,650. Also certified AU50 by PCGS.

3. Ex: Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection (Bowers and Merena, 5/2000), lot 780, where it realized $103,500. An AU55 PCGS example.

4. Ex: FUN Signature Sale--The Eagle Collection (Heritage, 1/2002), lot 4011, where it realized $92,000. Certified AU58 by NGC. The present specimen.

This example is tied with several other pieces as the finest known and it is certainly one of the hi (PCGS# 8912)

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Auction 1298 | Lot 3921 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 VF30 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. (PCGS# 8912)

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Aug 18, 2019

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Auction 342 | Lot 7239 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU50 PCGS. The 1854-O is a legendary rarity in the Coronet double eagle series. It is the second rarest O-mint twenty and is generally considered the third rarest in the series, trailing only the 1861 Paquet and the 1856-O. Only 25-35 1854-O double eagles are known in all grades with five to seven in About Uncirculated and none in Uncirculated. This piece shows modest friction over the highpoints, as one would expect, and the only mentionable mark is a curved planchet lamination in the lower left field out from Liberty's neck. The surfaces are bright green-gold with a slight accent of reddish patina on each side. A rare opportunity for the advanced collector of New Orleans gold or a Liberty double eagle collector.
From a Magnificent Collection of Double Eagles. (PCGS# 8912)

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Auction 1118 | Lot 2244 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details. Net VF30. (PCGS# 8912)

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Dec 6, 2008

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Auction 308 | Lot 4873 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU50 PCGS. One date in this long-lived series is both the second rarest O-mint Double Eagle and the third rarest Type One Double Eagle. Those two laurels belong to the 1854-O. After a high of 315,000 pieces produced in 1851, O-mint Double Eagle production fell each succeeding year until a temporary low of only 3,250 pieces was reached in 1854. All survivors of the 1854-O delivery, and there are no more than 35 coins, are identifiable by obverse die file marks (as produced) at the TY in LIBERTY. Since no Mint State 1854-O Double Eagles are extant, the 5-7 About Uncirculated survivors all qualify for Condition Census standing. According to our records, the following examples are the only certified AU representatives to appear at auction over the past decade:

1. Ex: January 31-February 2, 1993 Auction (Superior, 1-2/1993), lot 1484, where it realized $39,600. Certified AU50 by PCGS.

2. Ex: California Sale (Goldbergs, 10/2000), lot 1142, where it realized $81,650. Also certified AU50 by PCGS.

3. Ex: Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection (Bowers and Merena, 5/2000), lot 780, where it realized $103,500. An AU55 PCGS example.

4. Ex: FUN Signature Sale--The Eagle Collection (Heritage, 1/2002), lot 4011, where it realized $92,000. Certified AU58 by NGC.

We have been unable to trace the pedigree of the present example, but future catalogers should note that there is an identifying scrape on the obverse over the right center of the 8 in the date. One will need a loupe to discern that feature. The balance of the abrasions are either small or moderate in size, but none are individually conspicuous. Sharply struck with light, evenly distributed wear, the surfaces are colored in rich olive-gold and orange-gold shades. Traces of the original prooflike finish are still evident in many of the more protected areas around the devices. Perhaps the most important O-mint coin in this collection, this '54-O Double Eagle is certain to elicit strong bids fr (PCGS# 8912)

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Auction 280 | Lot 4011 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854-O $20 AU58 NGC. The 1854-O is one of the two rarest and most famous gold issues produced in the New Orleans mint. Only the 1856-O is as rare. Both issues have been regarded as numismatically significant since at least the early 1940s, although it is only recently that they have begun to sell for prices commensurate with their rarity and fame. The Eagle Collection 1854-O is tied with the Dallas Bank Collection specimen, (previously believed to be the finest known of this rare issue). That coin soared to $161,000 when it was sold in October 2001. We sold a PCGS graded XF45 in our February 2001 Long Beach Auction for $87,400. The 1854-O is generally considered by specialists to be the third rarest Type One Double Eagle, trailing only the uncollectible 1861 Paquet and the 1856-O. An estimated 25-35 1854-O Double Eagles are known in all grades with five to seven in About Uncirculated and none in Uncirculated.

The present example is in the Condition Census for the issue and it is certainly one of the highlights of the Eagle Collection. The reddish tinged surfaces are original and bright overall with a semi-reflective finish evident in the fields. Well struck throughout, the surfaces are exceptionally clean for the grade with the only mentionable abrasion located just to the right of the Y in TWENTY on the lower reverse. (PCGS# 8912)

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Jan 12, 2002

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Sold For: $92,000.00