1858-O $20 AU58 NGC. Variety 1. ...

Description

1858-O Double Eagle, Exceptional AU58
Highly Desirable in This Grade
Well-Struck and Minimally Abraded

1858-O $20 AU58 NGC. Variety 1. The date is low, and the 1 is very close to the denticles. Near-Mint State, the grade of the present offering, is the finest that most collectors can expect to encounter, as NGC and PCGS have seen only seven Uncirculated specimens. And even AU58s will require diligent searching, since the two services have certified only 31 pieces.

Both sides display soft orange-gold coloration. The design elements exhibit a sharper strike than ordinarily seen on this issue, especially on the hair curls around Liberty's face, the star centers, and the shield, areas that are typically weak. Significantly, there are far fewer and less severe marks than usually encountered on this heavily abraded date. Consequently, this coin is expected to see spirited bidding. Census: 20 in 58 (1 in 58 ★ ), 4 finer (6/14).
From The Christopher Bently Nob Hill Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2698, PCGS# 8924, Greysheet# 9893)

Weight: 33.44 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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