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Auction 1151 | Lot 5276 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles
1860 $20 PR64 NGC. CAC. (PCGS# 9072)
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Auction 222 | Lot 6883 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles
1860 PR 64 Cameo NGC. Ex: Trompeter. The scintillating surfaces show rich, yellow-gold coloration. Richly frosted, the devices contrast nicely with the bottomless fields. Both sides reveal a few inconspicuous hairlines, although we stress that the surfaces are free of unduly distracting impairments and are premium quality for the grade. This is a simply stunning upper Condition Census proof that shares the PR 64 level with only 1 other PCGS example (9/99).

While the current Guide Book lists this issue's mintage at 59 pieces, we caution against putting too much faith in this number when evaluating the rarity of extant representatives. In his Encyclopedia, Walter Breen asserts that fewer than 10 examples survive in all grades. The total number of pieces is probably much less as the two major grading services have graded only 4 pieces in all grades. We feel confident in concluding that the proof 1860 delivery is one of the premier rarities in the entire double eagle series. (PCGS# 9072)
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Auction 200 | Lot 6259 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles
1860 PR 63 PCGS. Rich copper-gold toning with frosty devices and endless depth of field gives this piece a stunning cameo contrast. There are light hairlines on both obverse and reverse, but no large imperfections are evident. The listed mintage of 59 pieces is definitely misleading as Breen states, "Fewer than 10 survive." We feel that it may be even less, as only 4 pieces have been graded by NGC and PCGS (1/99), and one of those is a PR 30. We can say without fear of contradiction that this piece is one of the great rarities of the double eagle series. (PCGS# 9072)
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