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Auction 124 | Lot 7187 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles
1878 PR 40. A very rare date as a proof with only 20 pieces originally struck. Out of that original number, Akers estimates that perhaps 7-8 still exist, while Breen thinks it might be as many as 8-10 pieces. This piece came from the collection of a Swiss banker who pulled this and many of the other rare coins in this sale from bank holdings of numismatic coins 40-50 years ago. There are no diagnostics listed in the literature for determination of proof status for this date, but one look at this coin is enough to convince even the most skeptical. There is a depth of reflectivity that is still evident in the fields of this coin that business strikes simply do not possess. Even with twenty points of wear, this is still an impressive coin. (PCGS# 9094)
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Service Uncertified

Grade PR40

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Oct 11, 1994

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Sold For: $2,310.00
Auction 226 | Lot 6868 » Additional US Coins » Additional Certified Coins
1878 $20 Double Eagle PR 50. Of the 20 proof double eagles produced by the Philadelphia Mint in 1878, only 7 or 8 pieces are believed extant today. As an issue, this desirable proof is similar in rarity to the 1865, 1868, 1871, 1874, and 1875. Although lightly worn and noticeably abraded, this coin retains considerable reflectivity in the fields. The otherwise yellow-gold surfaces show soft copper-tan overtones throughout. (PCGS# 9094)
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Service ICG

Grade PR50

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May 8, 2000

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Sold For: $2,070.00

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