1857-O $20 AU53 NGC. Winter-1....

Description

1857-O Double Eagle, AU53
Less Than 150 Known in All Grades

1857-O $20 AU53 NGC. Winter-1. Original white-gold surfaces exhibit even coloration throughout. Strike is strong on the obverse and reverse alike, even on the left side of the obverse, which is notoriously weak on examples of this issue. Minor to moderate abrasions exist on both sides, with a serpentine mark above the eye, old nick in the field between stars 12 and 13, and a few connected dings under OF representing the only notable ones. Despite a mintage of 30,000 coins, this issue is quite rare, with the surviving population likely numbering under 150 coins. This is the norm for New Orleans gold, however, as a combination of extensive circulation and limited collector interest led to low survival rates.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2694, PCGS# 8921, Greysheet# 9883)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 1.06oz
Melt Value: $4,898.26
Gold Spot: $4,621/oz (05-01-2026)
Mintage: 30,000

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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